1920 Map of Spring

About this map

The International and Great Northern (Fort Worth Line) and the Galveston Line converge at Spring, forming a vital rail junction north of Houston in the years following the Great War. This survey of northern Harris County captures a landscape transitioning from rural agrarian life to a rail-centered economy, punctuated by community anchors like the Roth School, Kothman School, and Shultz School. The terrain is defined by the winding course of Spring Creek, which marks the boundary with Montgomery County, and the deep drainage patterns of Seals Gully and Cypress Creek. Small settlements like Klein, Bammel, and Westfield serve as local hubs along a network of early motor routes, including Stuebner Road and Kuykendahl Road, which trace the higher ground between the gullies. Family-named landmarks and scattered Cem sites provide specific points of interest for genealogical research in this pre-suburban era.