1894 Map of Fort Worth

About this map

Fort Worth sits at the convergence of three major river forks in the late 19th century, serving as a massive hub for the burgeoning North Texas rail network. The survey documents the city's early grid before the massive urban expansion of the 20th century, showing a landscape defined by the West Fork of Trinity River, Clear Fork of Trinity River, and the main Trinity River channel. Major lines like the Texas and Pacific Railway and the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Railway intersect here, illustrating the transition from a frontier outpost to a dominant shipping center.