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Map documenting Freedmen’s settlements in Central Texas created for a 2010 Austin History Center exhibit. Using an 1891 map, 10 early Freedmen's settlements are shown in the shaded areas. Additional settlements outside the map area are depicted on the side of the map. The boundaries for these communities are based on documentary evidence found in the Austin History Center archives. After the end of the Civil War, many formerly enslaved people migrated to Austin and settled in local communities, usually on the east side of town. These communities, known as Freedmen's settlements, became established African-American communities and grew in population during the late 1800s. The 20th century saw them begin to decline, due to gentrification, city redevelopment, and other external forces. Some of these neighborhoods still exist today and have historical designation. The map was updated from the original in 2021 to add the "Red River Street Community." Research into Black settlements is ongoing and additional communities not documented on this map have been identified since the map was created.

"Scale of 666 varas to the in." ; "Note: the whole site selected for Seat of Government contains 7734 acres. The town site contains 640 acres, which are laid off into building lots."

Surveyed by L.J. Pilie & Chas. School[rad] ; "N.B. All the alleys are 20 ft. wide."

"Scale of 500 ft. to the in." ; 1 map and 4 leaves of tables showing ownership of lots. ; Photo reproduction.

Map of the city of Austin, including city outlots, also known as the government tract : compiled from the original maps in the General Land Office. Rev., corr. & enlarged during a course of Practical City Surveying for a term of 5 years.

Map of the city of Austin, including city outlots, also known as the government tract : compiled from the original maps in the General Land Office. Rev., corr. & enlarged during a course of Practical City Surveying for a term of 5 years.

Map of the city of Austin, including city outlots, also known as the government tract : compiled from the original maps in the General Land Office. Rev., corr. & enlarged during a course of Practical City Surveying for a term of 5 years.

"Scale of 500 ft. to the in." ; Lith. & printed by George W. Averell, N.Y.

"Scale 800 ft. to 1 in." ; R.J. Hill, assignee of P.C. Taylor." ; Photocopy.

"Ward numbers-6." ; O.W. Gray & Son, Philadelphia [lith.] ; "Published for Morrison & Fourmy's Austin City Directory, 1885-86."

Bird's Eye View of the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas by Augustus Koch, 1873.

Map of Hyde Park and Hyde Park Addition, Austin, Texas. See L-24(OS) c.1 for description of verso

A reproduction of Koch's 1887 Austin Bird's eye view, with Hyde Park inserted in the upper right hand corner of the map. For a description of the verso, see L-24(OS) c.2

"From the records in the District and County Court of Travis County, checked by the survey notes of the city taken with the transit. In compiling this map, Mr. Pope was assisted in the scrutiny of the official records by Mr. D. Gracy, of the firm of Bergen, Daniel & Gracy, than whom (by his position as both Land Agent and late Assistant County Clerk) there is not a more competent authority on the subdivision and partition of Austin city property."

Map of the City of Austin

Scale: 1" = 300'. This version of the map includes hand color notations of sold lots, graveled streets, tarviated streets, houses constructed, electric car lines, and parks.

Map date is approximate. Kealing project was proposed 1957 and work on the project ran 1964-1972

Based on original map drawn in 1919. Includes Legend showing city limits, bridges, boundary lines of city divisions, railroads, original survey lines, electric street railroad, fire stations, sand, fire hydrants, and buildings. Mounted on linen.

Based on original map drawn in 1919. Includes Legend showing city limits, bridges, boundary lines of city divisions, railroads, original survey lines, electric street railroad, fire stations, sand, fire hydrants, and buildings. Mounted on linen.

Blueprint

Scale: 1" = 20'. Map references City Engineer Field Books 11 and 11 1/2. Book 11 is missing; book 11 1/2 is in AR.1991.014 [City Engineer Collection].