Map of Texas

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Reprint of atlas map of the state of Texas with regions or counties outlined with color. Map includes two inset maps: "Plan of Galveston Bay from a M.S." and map of the Western United States, Texas, and Mexico. Cartouche includes two seals, one of the Republic of Texas and the second of the General Land Office, Texas. Relief shown in hachures. Scale ca. 1:2,661,120

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1 map : hand col. ; 60 x 50 cm.

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Arrowsmith, John August 1, 1960.

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Description

Reprint of atlas map of the state of Texas with regions or counties outlined with color. Map includes two inset maps: "Plan of Galveston Bay from a M.S." and map of the Western United States, Texas, and Mexico. Cartouche includes two seals, one of the Republic of Texas and the second of the General Land Office, Texas. Relief shown in hachures. Scale ca. 1:2,661,120

Physical Description

1 map : hand col. ; 60 x 50 cm.

Notes

"This is an authentic and faithful reproduction of the John Arrowsmith map of the Republic of Texas done at London, England, in 1841 A.D. Texas Heritage of Dallas, publisher of this reprint, possesses the original and guarantees that this particular copy in "One of 1,000," that the reproduction engravings have been destroyed, and that no further reprints will be offered for sale. Reprinted August 1, 1960 A. D. This particular reprint is registered as No. 729."

Note below seals reads, "Recognized as an Independent State by Great Britain, 16th Novr. 1840."

"Compiled from Surveys recorded in the Land Office of Texas, and other Official Surveys."

"London. Pubd. 17 April 1841 by John Arrowsmith. 10 Soho Square."

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  • Accession or Local Control No: HSU-0307002083490
  • Accession or Local Control No: 4.B.25
  • Archival Resource Key: ark:/67531/metapth493675

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Abilene Library Consortium

Featuring thousands of newspapers, photographs, sound recordings, technical drawings, and much more, this diverse collection tells the story of Texas through the preservation and exhibition of valuable resources.

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Jesse Wallace Williams Map Collection

Historic topographic maps of locations in Texas and surrounding states. The detailed maps include precise locations of roads, waterways, structures and more.

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  • August 1, 1960

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  • Sept. 13, 2014, 4:30 p.m.

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  • Dec. 1, 2014, 11:15 a.m.

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Arrowsmith, John. Map of Texas, map, August 1, 1960; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth493675/: accessed April 28, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Hardin-Simmons University Library.

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