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1890 Map of Breckenridge

Name: 1890 Topographic Map of Breckenridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1918
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1918

About this map

Breckenridge sits at the heart of this late-nineteenth-century survey, surrounded by the varied terrain of the North Texas Cross Timbers. The Clear Fork of Brazos River winds through the northern portion of the quadrangle, supporting early settlements like Crystal Falls and Eliasville. To the south, the Texas and Pacific R. R. cuts across the landscape near Evensville, reflecting the rail-driven expansion that characterized this era.

Local landmarks often bear the names of early settlers or descriptive monikers, including the curiously named Steal Easy Mt. and Bald Mt.. Smaller communities such as Carbondale, Nancyville, and Wayland are mapped alongside an extensive network of watercourses like Hubbard Creek and Caddo Creek. This documentation captures the area before the major oil discoveries of the early 20th century transformed the regional economy and landscape.