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1982 Map of Settegast

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Settegast
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The massive rail infrastructure of East Houston dominates this 1980s landscape, centered on the sprawling rail junctions of the Settegast Yards and Englewood Yards. This area, encompassing the communities of Settegast and Jacinto City, represents a critical industrial artery where the Missouri Pacific and Southern Pacific lines converge. Beyond the heavy industry, the map documents a dense network of mid-century civic life, including numerous schools like Kashmere Gardens High School and specialized institutions such as St Elizabeth Hospital.

Residential neighborhoods are interwoven with several historic burial grounds and green spaces, including Oak Park Cemetery, Holy Cross Cem, and St Vincent Cem. The natural drainage of the region is defined by the winding paths of Halls Bayou and Hunting Bayou, which cut through the urban grid toward Buffalo Bayou. This survey serves as a detailed record of the city's northeast expansion, capturing the balance between heavy logistics and established neighborhood centers.