1896 Map of Austin
USGS Topo · Published 1896About this map
Austin serves as the focal point of this late-nineteenth-century landscape, positioned at a critical bend in the Colorado River where the coastal plains meet the higher elevations of the Jollyville Plateau. The map reveals a river-dependent economy in the era before widespread bridging, documented through numerous river crossings such as Sylvester Ford, Stones Ford, and the Cameron Ferry. The city's early development is marked by the City Dam and institutions like Saint Edwards College, while the surrounding countryside is a network of small agricultural settlements and rural centers including Manor, Pflugerville, and Montopolis.
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