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1920 Map of Mykawa

Name: 1920 Topographic Map of Mykawa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1941
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1941

About this map

Mykawa serves as a primary rail and roadway junction on this coastal prairie landscape south of Houston, documented during the early 20th century. The settlement pattern is defined by early transportation corridors, most notably the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Road and the Houston and Alvin Road, which intersect near the town center. Local community life is anchored by the Minnetex School, situated amidst a grid of developing roads and agricultural tracts.

The meandering course of Clear Creek forms a prominent natural boundary between Harris and Brazoria counties, delineating the southern edge of the surveyed territory. To the south, a large Unsurveyed Area contrasts with the detailed platting and one-foot contour intervals of the northern half, reflecting the specific mapping priorities of the Harris County Commissioners during this period of coastal expansion.