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1892 Map of San Angelo

Name: 1892 Topographic Map of San Angelo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1898
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1898

About this map

San Angelo sits at the confluence of the North Concho R. and the South Concho River, serving as a vital regional hub where the G. C. & S. F. Ry. railroad established early connectivity for the livestock and trade economy. To the south, the village of Christoval marks the edge of the more dissected, hilly terrain leading toward the Edwards Plateau.

The landscape is defined by its intermittent water sources and high-ground landmarks such as Brushy Knob. Essential watering holes like Kickapoo Spring, Lipan Spring, and Pecan Spring reveal the critical dependence of early ranching and travel on these natural seeps. The map also delineates the convergence of several county lines, showing the intersection of Tom Green, Concho, Schleicher, and Menard, providing a clear look at the early political boundaries of West Texas.