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1924 Map of Eden 1-a

Name: 1924 Topographic Map of Eden 1-a
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1924
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1924

About this map

The confluence of the Colorado River and the Concho River dominates this 1924 landscape at the junction of Concho, McCulloch, and Coleman counties. This survey, conducted just as aerial photography began to supplement traditional ground topography, captures a rural Texas riverine economy dependent on established fords and water access. Significant river transit points like Crane Crossing and Brady Bend Crossing provided essential passage before the extensive bridging of the modern era.

Settlement patterns in the mid-1920s are anchored by the community of Stacy and the more southerly Doole, with the surrounding countryside dotted with localized social hubs. These include rural education centers like the Hardin School, Williams School, and East Ganzel School, alongside Bethel Church. The terrain is defined by a network of seasonal drainages such as Panther Creek and Bois d'Arc Creek, which carve through the plains toward the major river bends.