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Published
by the Immigration Bureau of the State of Texas -- 1888
This heroic scale map gives us
a fascinating insight into the dynamic growth Texas enjoyed in the
late 19th century. It was published to encourage prospective settlers
to come down for a "look see" visit.
The map itself is highly detailed; topographic features include
springs, water holes, old forts, salt flats, mountain passes and
many individual ranches besides the usual rivers, mountain ranges,
peaks and ravines. As one would expect for a map promoting settlement,
all of the rail lines are marked, as well as cities, towns, and
scores of tiny hamlets. Greer County, a huge tract of land at the
edge of the panhandle is recorded as part of Texas, although it
was later transferred to the Indian Territory after Texas lost a
Red River border dispute that was argued before the United States
Supreme Court.
In the lower left is a majestic engraving of "The New Capitol
of Texas" which had been opened to the public only a month
before this map was published. A gushing review of the boundless
opportunities one would find in Texas are outlined in the upper
left.
$785 framed replica map in darkwood, approximately
41" x 39 "
$485 unframed replica map
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