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1890 Map of Stephenville

Name: 1890 Topographic Map of Stephenville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1910
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1910

About this map

The Bosque River serves as the central artery for this 1887 survey, illustrating the early settlement patterns of Central Texas before the turn of the century. As the seat of Erath County, Stephenville appears as the primary hub, radiating wagon roads toward outlying farming communities like Lingleville and Morgans Mill. The influence of transportation on regional growth is clearly visible through the path of the Texas Central Railroad, which connects the prominent rail towns of Dublin and Alexander.

Beyond the river valleys, the landscape is defined by family-named landmarks and rugged terrain features, including McQuirt Mountain and the distinctive Jameson Peaks in the west. This reconnaissance map captures a specific moment in the development of the Cross Timbers region, documenting early water sources such as Duffau Wells and high-ground landmarks like Pilot Knob that guided travelers across the county lines of Eastland, Hood, and Comanche.