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1894 Map of Fort Worth

Name: 1894 Topographic Map of Fort Worth
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1918
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1918

About this map

Camp Bowie is prominently outlined in red west of the Fort Worth city center, signaling the mobilization era during the First World War when this 1894 edition was reprinted for military use. The landscape is defined by the convergence of the West Fork Trinity River and the Clear Fork of Trinity River, which dictate the placement of early settlements and the heavy rail infrastructure that transformed the region into a major transit hub.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the early footprints of rural communities such as Birdville, Johnson Station, and Grapevine. The mapping detail captures the intricate network of railroads, including the Santa Fe Railroad and the Texas and Pacific Railway, which bypass or intersect with small stops like Hodge and Calef. The terrain is punctuated by landmarks like Blue Mound and Brushy Knob, providing a clear view of the Tarrant County topography before mid-century urban expansion.