1889 Map of Granbury

About this map

The Brazos River carves a dramatic, winding path through this North Texas landscape, defining the character of the late 19th-century frontier. Major meanders like De Cordova Bend, Abby Bend, and Mitchell Bend illustrate the natural barriers that early settlers encountered near Granbury and Glenrose. The terrain is marked by distinctive limestone features and gaps, such as Comanche Peak, Chalk Mountain, and Skippers Gap, which served as vital landmarks for navigation and cattle movement before the widespread fencing of the range.