Texas – The Empire State

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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.