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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.

Date: [1859]
Creator: Colton, J. H., & Co.
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.
Holding Partner: University of North Texas Libraries
Johnson's Texas.

Johnson's Texas.

Date: 1866
Creator: Johnson, A. J. (Alvin Jewett), 1827-1884.
Description: Hand drawn color-shaded map showing counties, cities, rivers, creeks, railroads, roads, and topographical features of Texas as of 1866. Insets of Plan of the northern part of Texas, Plan of Galveston Bay.
Holding Partner: University of North Texas Libraries
Lake Dallas, Denton County, Texas

Lake Dallas, Denton County, Texas

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Postcard contains simple map of Lake Dallas in Denton County, Texas. The map includes some roads around the lake.
Holding Partner: Denton Public Library
The public land system of Texas, 1823-1910.

The public land system of Texas, 1823-1910.

Date: 1918
Creator: McKitrick, Reuben
Description: Book describing the public land system of Texas. Government publication (gpb); State or province government publication (sgp)
Holding Partner: Star of the Republic
Ornamental Map of the United States and Mexico, 1848

Ornamental Map of the United States and Mexico, 1848

Date: unknown
Creator: Ensigns and Thayer
Description: Map of the United States, Mexico and Cuba circa 1848. The map shows the Oregon Territory, New California, Missouri Territory and Texas along with other states and territories. The map also has illustrations of events, people and places in the United States, including George Washington.
Holding Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Libraries
A Correct Map of the Seat of War in Mexico

A Correct Map of the Seat of War in Mexico

Date: 1847
Creator: J. Goldsborough Bruff
Description: Map of the Seat of War in Mexico, circa 1847. The map has a written description and illustrations surrounding the land. The map shows topographical data.
Holding Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Libraries
Map of Wichita Falls, Texas, 1890

Map of Wichita Falls, Texas, 1890

Date: 1890
Creator: Fowler, Thaddeus Mortimer
Description: Map of a birds-eye view of Wichita Falls, Texas in 1890. Illustrations of the Courthouse, Grocery Store, School, Bank, and other establishments surround the view of the town's buildings and it's lake.
Holding Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Libraries
Exploration of the Red River of Louisiana, in the year 1852 / by Randolph B. Marcy ; assisted by George B. McClellan.

Exploration of the Red River of Louisiana, in the year 1852 / by Randolph B. Marcy ; assisted by George B. McClellan.

Date: 1854
Creator: Marcy, Randolph Barnes
Description: An exploration of the Red River of Texas and Louisiana.
Holding Partner: University of North Texas Libraries