1894 Map of Brady

About this map

The Colorado River and San Saba River define the northern and southern boundaries of this late-19th-century survey, capturing a central Texas landscape defined by cattle country and river crossings. At the center of the region sits Brady, serving as a nascent hub for McCulloch County. The survey reveals a terrain of dramatic relief, marked by the Brady Mountains and the distinct pass at Onion Gap. Settlements are sparse and often tied to the water, with places like Waldrip, Pueblo, and Milburn situated along the Colorado. The network of drainage, including Brady Creek and Onion Creek, dictates the movement across the hills. This era represents the transition from frontier open range to more established ranching communities, seen in the emergence of small outposts like Cowboy and Rochelle.