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2010 Map of Rose Hill

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Rose Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Rose Hill and the western edge of Tomball anchor this landscape during a period of suburban expansion into the former prairie and oil lands north of Houston. The area is defined by its deep history of local families and congregations, evidenced by the numerous burial grounds scattered throughout the quadrangle, including Sander Cemetery, Salem Cemetery, and Zahn Cemetery. The transition from rural agriculture to residential development is visible in the network of ranch roads and newer subdivisions branching off FM 2920 Rd.

Industrial roots remain prominent through the Tomball Oil Field and Decker Prairie Oil Field, while the hydrology of the region is shaped by the winding paths of Spring Creek and Willow Creek, which flow toward the swampy terrain of Willow Flats. This survey captures the character of Harris County just as the remaining open spaces were being integrated into the greater metropolitan infrastructure.