circa
1842 by A. K. Johnston, Edinburgh, Scotland
This is a rare and outstanding map reflecting the
independent Republic of Texas, with the northern border mistakenly
placed at the Arkansas River instead of the Red River. Texas' western
border reflects the Treaty Santa Anna signed after his defeat at
San Jacinto - the Rio Grand River to its source in the Rocky Mountains.
Great Britain's interest in additional sources of cotton to supply
their mills - as well as their long standing enmity with Spain -
resulted in expansive views for the Republic of Texas. Note the
inscription in the lower corner of the map.
"The Independence of Texas was formally declared
in March 1836. It was recognized by Great Britain in November of
1840 and has been acknowledged
by the United States, France, Holland and Belgium."
This is one of the most detailed maps reflecting the
Republic of Texas and the whole of the United States of America.
All of the important settlements in Texas are noted: San Felipe
de Austin, Houston, Harrisburg, Liberty, Washington, Velasco, Texana,
and to the west all of the settlements on the Rio Grande. The El
Camino Real connects Louisiana, Nacogdoches and San Antonio with
old Mexico. Other principal wagon roads are recorded between the
settlements inland from the Gulf Coast. In the United States, the
rapidly developing system of canals and railroads reaches as far
west as the Great Lakes and central Indiana.
$785 framed replica map in darkwood, approximately
45" x 38 "
$485 unframed replica map
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