1894 Map of Fort Hancock

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The Rio Grande marks the southern boundary of this borderlands survey, where the Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio Railway parallels the river across the high desert. This era of military transition is clearly visible, showing the shift from frontier defenses to railroad-oriented settlements. While Fort Hancock Post and Fort Hancock Station remain active hubs, several earlier installations are already recorded as abandoned, reflecting the changing nature of Texas border security at the turn of the century.