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New map of the state of Texas / compiled from J. De Cordova's large map.

New map of the state of Texas / compiled from J. De Cordova's large map.
Description:

Hand drawn color-shaded map showing counties, cities, rivers, creeks, railroads, roads, and topographical features of Texas as of 1859. Insets of Plan of the northern part of Texas, Plan of Galveston Bay and Plan of Sabine Lake.

Creator: Colton, J. H., & Co.
Location:
Creation Date: [1859]
Partner(s):
University of North Texas Libraries
Collection(s):
Rare Book and Texana Collections
Creator (Compiler):
Publisher Info:
Publisher Name: J. H. Colton & Co.
Place of Publication: New York
Original Creation Date: [1859]
Coverage:
Place
United States - Texas
Era
The Texas Frontier, 1846-1861
Date
[1859]
Description:

Hand drawn color-shaded map showing counties, cities, rivers, creeks, railroads, roads, and topographical features of Texas as of 1859. Insets of Plan of the northern part of Texas, Plan of Galveston Bay and Plan of Sabine Lake.

Note:

Relief shown by hachures. Prime meridians: Greenwich and Washington. Insets: Plan of the northern part of Texas -- Plan of Galveston Bay -- Plan of Sabine Lake. In upper margin: no. 35-36.

Physical Description:

1 map : color ; 41 x 62 cm.

Language: English
Subject(s):
Keyword(s): Galveston Bay | Sabine Lake | Northern Texas
Contributor(s):
Partner:
University of North Texas Libraries
Collection:
Rare Book and Texana Collections
Identifier:
  • OCLC: 12320691 |
  • OTHER: G4030 1859 .J42 1859
  • ARK: ark:/67531/metapth20775
Resource Type: Map
Format: Image

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