1894 Map of San Saba

About this map

San Saba serves as the central hub of this central Texas landscape, situated at the junction of Simpson Creek and the San Saba River. Surveyed in the mid-1880s, the map illustrates a region defined by its significant watercourses and early transportation corridors, including the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Railroad cutting through the northeastern corner near Goldthwaite. The terrain is marked by distinctive elevations such as San Saba Peak and the Harkey Knobs, while the river valleys provided fertile ground for early settlements. Notable outposts like Richland Springs and Regency are documented alongside geographical features like Hanna Valley and Big Valley. The intricate network of seasonal and perennial streams, including Pecan Bayou and Cherokee Creek, highlights the importance of water access for the ranching and agricultural interests of the late nineteenth century.