1894 Map of Cleburne

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The Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Railway and the Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway converge at Cleburne, establishing it as a primary regional transit hub during this late 19th-century survey. The landscape transitions from the upland prairies of Johnson and Ellis counties down toward the dramatic bends of the Brazos River in the southwest corner. Local landmarks like Caddo Peak and Brushy Knob rise above the drainage networks of Nolands River and Aquilla Creek. Along the riverbanks, the map identifies Kimball and the site of Fort Graham, marking early frontier points of interest. Smaller settlements such as Rio Vista, Itasca, and Grand View are already established along the rail lines, while more remote communities like Files Valley and Marystown occupy the spaces between the developing iron routes.