1894 Map of San Saba

About this map

The Colorado River meanders through the heart of this Central Texas landscape, serving as a boundary between Mills and San Saba counties. Surveyed in the mid-1880s, the map illustrates a region transitioning from isolated ranching outposts to established rail communities. The Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Railroad cuts through the northeastern corner, supporting the growth of Goldthwaite near the Hamilton county line. To the south, the town of San Saba sits at the confluence of several drainages, including Simpson Creek and Camp Creek. Prominent topographic landmarks such as San Saba Peak 1712 and the Harkey Knobs dominate the horizon, while the fertile stretches of Hanna Valley and Big Valley indicate the agricultural potential that drew early settlers to the river bottoms. Smaller settlements like Richland Springs and Regency are shown as they appeared before the turn of the century.