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1892 Map of Ballinger

Name: 1892 Topographic Map of Ballinger
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1892
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1892

About this map

Ballinger stands at the confluence of the Colorado River and its various tributaries during this 1890 survey. The town serves as a vital hub where the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Railway spans the landscape, connecting smaller outposts like Norwood and Talpa. To the north, the old settlement of Runnels is visible, while the southern reaches of the map follow the meandering Concho River toward Paintrock.

The terrain is defined by a dense network of watercourses, including Mustang Creek, Elm Creek, and the family-named Bears Creek. Notable landmarks such as Bead Mountain and Robinson Peak punctuate the horizon, while Trap Crossing provides a specific point of passage over the Concho. The distribution of small settlements like Glen Cove, Novice, and Valera reveals a cattle-and-rail economy typical of West Texas in the late nineteenth century.