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1893 Map of Dallas

Name: 1893 Topographic Map of Dallas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1902
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1902

About this map

Dallas and its neighboring community of Oak Cliff serve as the hub for an extensive 19th-century transportation network where the Elm Fork of Trinity River meets the West Fork of Trinity River. This survey shows the region as a complex web of railroads and river crossings before modern urban expansion, featuring many small rural stops and family-named landmarks like Haught's Store and Simonds.

The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Trinity River, where early transport infrastructure such as Doddy's Ferry and Barns Bridge provided essential connectivity. Established towns like Grand Prairie, Mesquite, and Garland are already visible along the rail lines, while smaller vanished points like Jim Town and Elam Station offer significant value for genealogical research into North Texas pioneer settlements.