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1916 Map of Seabrook

Name: 1916 Topographic Map of Seabrook
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1916
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1916

About this map

Seabrook and the surrounding coastal prairies of Harris and Galveston counties appear here just before the region's mid-century transformation. The landscape is defined by the winding waters of Middle Bayou and Horsepen Bayou, which flow into the tidal expanse of Clear Lake and Galveston Bay. This era shows a community structured by early rail transit, with the Galveston Houston Electric Ry and the Southern Pacific System providing vital connections between Houston and the coast.

Local landmarks such as the Old Middle Bayou School and Clear Lake Inn reflect the early social life of the area. A Dredged Channel through the lake and the presence of the Seabrook Bridge signal the beginnings of modern maritime and overland infrastructure. Notable coastal features like Red Bluff and Surf mark the shoreline, while smaller settlements like Killkare, Tod, and Bayview dot the landscape near the water's edge.