2022 Map of Park Place

About this map

Buffalo Bayou and the Houston Ship Channel dominate this southeastern quadrant of Houston, where industrial waterways meet established residential neighborhoods. The transition from the historic port activities at Harrisburg and Manchester to the academic grounds of Texas Southern University and the University of Houston illustrates the city's diverse urban development. The landscape is carved by several natural drainage systems, including Brays Bayou, Sims Bayou, and Country Club Bayou, which wind through historic communities like Riverside Terrace and Magnolia Park. In the south, the sprawling grounds of the William P Hobby Airport mark a major transportation hub, while numerous memorial sites such as Evergreen Cem and the Ville de Matel Convent Cem provide significant landmarks for genealogical research. The presence of the H.B. & T. RR and major corridors like the Gulf Fwy highlight the area's role as a nexus for regional transit and commerce.