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1928 Map of Sanderson

Name: 1928 Topographic Map of Sanderson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1928
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1928

About this map

Sanderson and the surrounding Trans-Pecos ranching country are documented here during the late 1920s, a period when the town functioned as a vital maintenance hub for the Southern Pacific railroad. The map reveals a landscape defined by deep draws and remote outposts, where family-named settlements like Prosser & Brown and Monty & Corder emphasize the expansive nature of West Texas landholdings.

Infrastructure is focused along the southern corridor, where State Highway No 3 parallels the rail line through Dryden and Mofeta. Notable landmarks such as the Dryden Mill and an early Airport near the railroad tracks illustrate the evolving transportation and industrial needs of Terrell County. The intricate drainage systems, including Sanderson Creek and Lozier Creek, show the topographical challenges of a territory where water sources like King Spring were essential for survival.