1894 Map of Lampasas

About this map

Lampasas serves as the primary hub of this Central Texas landscape, captured shortly after the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Railroad reshaped the region's transport patterns. The map highlights the transition of settlement as rail lines bypassed older inland hubs like Senterfitt in favor of newer rail stops like Montvale. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent limestone landmarks, including Kinchelo Peak, Castle Peak, and Potters Peak, which guide the eye through the basins of the Lampasas River and Colorado River. The distribution of early industry is evident at Townsen Mills, while small communities such as Centre City, Evant, and the aptly named Wayback illustrate the dispersed rural settlement of the late nineteenth century. Natural travel corridors are clearly marked through numerous gaps in the hills, including Paynes Gap and Antelope Gap.