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1925 Map of San Saba 1-c

Name: 1925 Topographic Map of San Saba 1-c
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1925
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1925

About this map

The Colorado River carves a deep, winding path through the borderlands of Mills and San Saba Counties in this mid-1920s topography. The landscape is defined by its series of river fords, including Maldin Crossing, Ogilby Crossing, and Fox Crossing, which served as vital connections for a rural population before modern bridges became commonplace. These crossings link a network of upland schools and community centers such as Big Valley School and Flat Rock School.

High ground is marked by distinctively named peaks like Wildhorse Mtn and Bugger Hill, while the valley floors are fed by drainages like Horse Creek and Camp Creek. The presence of the Fairview Church and nearby Fairview School indicates a central hub for the local ranching and farming families of the era, situated west of the Bend district. This survey reflects a time when geography was still largely dictated by the river's flow and the accessibility of its banks.