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1893 Map of Anson

Name: 1893 Topographic Map of Anson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1921
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1921

About this map

The county seat of Anson stands as the central hub of this late-nineteenth-century landscape, surrounded by a sparse network of early ranching and farming outposts. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the Clear Fork of Brazos River, which draws in a complex web of tributaries including Deadman Creek, California Creek, and Bitter Creek. To the southeast, the historical site of Phantom Hill overlooks the river valley, marking a significant point of interest for those studying the frontier defensive line of early Texas.

Small, isolated settlements like Sandersville, Rising Sun, and Lenoir are connected by primitive wagon roads, illustrating the frontier character of Jones County before the arrival of major railroads. The map reveals how the early population concentrated along water sources, with family-named features like Newsom and topographical landmarks such as Flat Top serving as navigational anchors across the open plains.