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1895 Map of Sherwood

Name: 1895 Topographic Map of Sherwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1949
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

The early West Texas settlement of Sherwood serves as the central hub of this 1890s survey, situated just before the convergence of Spring Creek and the drainage systems of the Middle Concho River. The landscape is defined by the high elevations of Lopez Peaks and the prominent Twin Buttes, which guided early travelers through Irion and Tom Green counties.

Detailed drainage patterns, including Dove Creek, Lopez Creek, and the headwaters of the South Concho River, illustrate the vital importance of water in this semi-arid ranching region. Small outposts like Knickerbocker and Arden are connected by a sparse network of early wagon roads, revealing the isolated nature of the frontier before the arrival of modern infrastructure. This study, led by topographer R.U. Goode, preserves the exact boundaries and natural landmarks used by late 19th-century surveyors.