1890 Map of Stephenville

About this map

Stephenville serves as the central hub of this late-19th-century landscape, situated along the Bosque River where several local roads and early trails converge. The terrain is defined by a dense network of watercourses and isolated peaks such as Jameson Peaks and Harriet Mountain. In the southern portion of the region, the Texas Central Railroad connects the settlements of Dublin and Alexander, highlighting the rail-driven expansion of the era. Smaller rural outposts like Morgans Mill and Duffau Wells reflect the dispersed agricultural and milling economy that supported the frontier before more intensive development. The map also documents a variety of family-named landmarks and geographic features, including McQuirt Mountain and Counts Creek, providing a detailed look at the local nomenclature and property divisions established shortly after the area was officially surveyed.