Mykawa Oil Field and the Manvel Oil Field define the subterranean wealth that shaped this part of the Texas Gulf Coast, shown here in the early 21st century. The landscape is a complex patchwork of suburban expansion and industrial legacies, where established residential areas like Almeda Genoa, Brookside Village, and Skyscraper Shadows sit alongside significant aviation infrastructure. General aviation is particularly prominent, with the Skyway Manor Airport, Houston Airpark, and A&A Flying Service Airport all serving the region south of the S Sam Houston Pkwy E. Waterways such as Clear Creek, Marys Creek, and Mustang Bayou meander through the grid of modern subdivisions, while the Old Pearland Cem and Dagg Cem provide genealogical anchors for local families. The southern edge of the map near Hastings Siding reveals the transition from dense residential clusters to more industrial and agricultural spaces.
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1915 · Bellaire
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1915 · Park Place
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1915 · Deepwater
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1916 · Genoa
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1919 · Deepwater
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1920 · Genoa
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1920 · Mykawa
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1920 · Almeda
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1921 · Bellaire
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1922 · Park Place
USGS Topo · 1:31,680