1895 Map of Sherwood

About this map

Sherwood serves as the central hub of this West Texas landscape, situated at the confluence where several waterways emerge from the surrounding tablelands. Surveyed in 1893, the map illustrates an era of early settlement defined by the availability of water in a semi-arid region. The Middle Concho River and South Concho River provide the primary drainage, while numerous smaller streams like Spring Creek and Dove Creek create a network of riparian corridors that influenced the location of early outposts. To the east, Knickerbocker sits near the Tom Green County line, while Arden occupies a position to the north along the river. Distinctive landmarks such as Lopez Peaks and the Twin Buttes break the horizon, providing essential navigational points for early residents and travelers moving through the Concho Valley long before the arrival of modern highways.