1962 Map of Rose Hill

About this map

Rose Hill and Tomball anchor this mid-century portrait of northern Harris County, where the transition from rural ranching to early industrialization is evident in the landscape. The northern boundary is defined by the winding course of Spring Creek, separating Harris and Montgomery Counties. To the south, the terrain levels out into the Willow Flats, drained by Willow Creek and Little Cypress Creek. The local economy of the early 1960s is reflected in a scatter of specialized infrastructure, including a Refinery, multiple Gas Well sites, and several Sludge Pit locations.