1904 Map of Bastrop

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The Colorado River carves a winding path through the heart of the central Texas interior, defining the growth of Bastrop and Smithville at the turn of the century. This landscape reveals a bustling river-and-rail economy where ferries like Nashs Ferry and Burleson Ferry provided essential crossings before modern bridges dominated the corridor. Local industry is anchored by a Coal Mine north of Sayersville, while the surrounding countryside is dotted with family-named landmarks such as Washington Farm and Goodman.