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2010 Map of Settegast

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Houston's industrial and residential expansion is clearly defined in this mid-century look at the northeast side of the city. The landscape is dominated by a complex network of rail infrastructure and bayous, where the Settegast Yards and Englewood Yards serve as major hubs for the region's shipping and transport economy. These massive rail yards sit alongside established residential enclaves like Settegast, East Houston, and Rosedale Gardens, reflecting a period where industry and housing were tightly integrated.

Several historic burial grounds, including Hollywood Cemetery, Holy Cross Cemetery, and Oak Park Cemetery, provide vital data points for genealogists tracing family roots in the area. The map also captures significant civic landmarks such as the Sam Houston Coliseum and the Kelley Street Incinerator, alongside the natural paths of Halls Bayou and Buffalo Bayou. This era represents a time when the city's growth was increasingly shaped by the intersection of traditional neighborhoods and expanding industrial corridors.