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County Map of Texas and Indian Territory.

This map shows the states of Texas and Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma). Texas counties are shaded in various colors and labeled. Major cities, roads, bodies of water, and geographic features are marked (with relief shown by hachures). Scale [ca. 1:3,500,000]
Date: 1875
Creator: H. H. Lloyd & Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas and Indian Territory

This map shows the state of Texas and Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma). The counties of Texas are labeled and shaded in various colors; regions of Indian Territory are outlined in red. Major cities, bodies of water and geographic features are marked (with relief marked by hachures). Additionally, completed and proposed railroads (as well as some other travel routes) are marked with red lines. There are three insets: "Mexico" and the "Western Part of Texas" in the lower left corner, and southern states west of Texas (parts of California, Arizona, and New Mexico) in the lower right corner. Prime meridians: Washington and Greenwich This map is a part of a larger document that discusses the geography of Texas including physical geography and social geography (population, government, education, etc.), important Texans, and history.
Date: 1878
Creator: Monteith, James
System: The Portal to Texas History

Colton's Mexico

This map shows Mexico and the surrounding areas. Each Mexican state is labeled and shaded using various colors. Cities, bodies of water, and geographic features are marked (with relief shown by hachures). There is an inset in the lower left corner titled "Territory and Isthmus of Tehuantepec." Prime meridians: Greenwich and Washington.
Date: 1876
Creator: G.W. & C.B. Colton & Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History

West Central States and States of the Plains: Southern Division

This map shows a portion of the United States including the states of Texas, Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma), Arkansas, and Louisiana. The states are shaded in color and labeled. The International, Texas Pacific, Atlanta & Pacific, and Southern Pacific rail routes are marked on the map as well as major cities, bodies of water, and geographic features (with relief shown by hachures). Prime meridians: Greenwich and Washington. The back of the map is a page of illustrated text, labeled at the top of the page: "West Central States and States of the Plains." The text discusses cities and geography of various U.S. states as well as accompanying questions.
Date: 1875
Creator: Harper & Brothers
System: The Portal to Texas History

The United States Subdivided into Physical Groups

This map shows the United States and surrounding areas. Each of the U.S. states is outlined and labeled. Additionally, states are shaded in colors and several major regions are labeled: Western or Highland States, Central States, and Atlantic States. Additionally, bodies of water and geographic features are marked (with relief shown by hachures). On the back of the map is a page of text with the title "Eastern Half of the United States: Climate, Vegetation, Etc." The text appears to continue from a previous page and to a successive page (additional pages not included). The text discusses the geography and climate of parts of the United States and includes a "Rain Map of United States."
Date: 1875
Creator: Harper & Brothers
System: The Portal to Texas History

The United States of America

This sheet has a map of the United States on the front and accompanying text on the back. On the map, states and territories are shaded in various colors and labeled. Some cities, bodies of water, and geographic features are marked on the map (with relief shown by hachures). The accompanying text includes information about different regions of the United States (Atlantic Highland and Plain and The Mississippi Valley) as well as exercises regarding geographic and political features. Additionally, there is a physical map with purple coloring (which does not appear to be related to the map itself) and related questions. The textual pages have the number 25 and 28 in the upper corners; there appear to be page numbers above the map that are cut off but may be 26 and 27. Prime meridians: Greenwich and Washington.
Date: 1875
Creator: Ivison, Blakeman, Taylor & Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Map of railroad lands for sale in the West Texas counties of Ector, Midland, Crane, Upton, Tom Green, Glasscock, Coke, and Sterling]

Map shows railroad lands for Ector, Midland, Crane, Upton, Tom Green, Glasscock, Coke, and Sterling counties West Texas; block and tract numbers, lease numbers, ownership, and lots sold. Includes list of leased properties and leasees in Coke and Sterling Counties. Scale [1:133,334].
Date: [1878..1880]
Creator: Canda, C. J.; Drake, S. J. & Strauss, W.
System: The Portal to Texas History

The Fagan and Monmouth-Kansas Mine

Map shows strata along mine shaft from surface to 1,000 feet deep. Relief shown by profile. Scale not given.
Date: [1875..1885]
Creator: Fossett, Frank
System: The Portal to Texas History

Surface view of veins included in the property of the Wyandotte Consolidated Gold and Silver Mining Co.

Map shows roads, structures, and overlapping mineral veins as they occur beneath the surface. Scale not given.
Date: [1875..1885]
Creator: Fossett, Frank
System: The Portal to Texas History

Asher & Adams' Texas [Eastern Portion]

Map shows late-nineteenth century East Texas counties, cities, towns, and railroads. Inset: "Portion of Texas." Scale [1:1,267,200].
Date: 1871
Creator: Asher & Adams.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Asher & Adams' Texas: Western Portion.

Map shows late-nineteenth century West Texas counties, cities, towns, military posts, and the "Texas Pacific R.R." Inset: "Texas, Western Portion" [El Paso and Presidio Counties]. Scale [1:1,267,200].
Date: 1874
Creator: Asher & Adams.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Polynesien und der Grosse Ocean.

Map shows islands in the Pacific Ocean from the Bering Strait to New Zealand and west to Sumatra; Australia, Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Phillipines, Burma, and the coastline of China and Russian Empire; major cities. Includes travel routes and times. Insets: "Inseln des Carolinen-Archipels &c.: Marinen od. Ladronen In.," "Seypan, Tinian &c.," "Guam I.," "Samoa (Schiffer) In.," "Otdia (Humanzoff) In. in den Marshall In.," "Ualan (Strong I.)," "Ponape (Ascension I.)," "Hogolu (Rug) In.," "Palau In.(Pelew In.)," "Bonin In. (Zu den Bonin In gehèorig)," "Viti oder Fidji-Inseln," "Tonga (Freundschafts) In.," "Neu-Caledonien & Loyalty In.," "Norfolk & Philip In.," "Apia Bai," "Pangopango Hafen," and "Kèonig's Garten." Scale [1:40,000,000].
Date: 1873
Creator: Petermann, A. (August), 1822-1878
System: The Portal to Texas History

Atlantic Ocean &c. shewing [sic.] the communication between Europe, North America and the Pacific.

Map shows major existing and proposed railroads in the United States and Canada, Chagres Railway across Panama, transatlantic cables, steam and sailing routes, currents, and the Sargaso Sea. Includes travel times and distances for various routes, dates of cables. Scale [ca. 1:27,500,000].
Date: [1874..1889]
Creator: Adam and Charles Black (Firm)
System: The Portal to Texas History

Mexico.

Map shows late nineteenth century Mexican states, major cities, railroads, and geographical features. Insets: "Mexico to Vera Cruz" [railway] and "The Isthmus of Tehuantepec.." Relief shown by hachures. Scale [1:7,920,000] and [1:3,168,000].
Date: 1877
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Nord America mit Westindien.

Map shows "Dacotah" Territory, Wyoming with extended western boundary, Indian Territory, and only one Virginia. Includes key colors and to abbreviations in Spanish and English. Inset: "Die Nordwestlichen Inselgruppen Amerikas als Anschluss an die linke obere Ecke das Hauptblatts" [The northwestern island groups in America as a connection to the upper left corner of the main sheet]. Includes key colors and to abbreviations in Spanish and English. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [1:15,000,000].
Date: 1874
Creator: Kiepert, Heinrich, 1818-1899
System: The Portal to Texas History

Revised map of the State of Texas.

Map shows counties, major cities, towns, existing and projected railroads, stagecoach lines, steamship lines, telegraph lines, railroad lands, water resources, Native American reservations, public lands, and "Indian Territory" [Oklahoma]. Overprint shows various districts: mineral, grazing, wheat, lumber, sugar, cotton and grain. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:2,500,000].
Date: [1876..1883]
Creator: Houston & Texas Central Railway Company
System: The Portal to Texas History

Map of the Atlantic and Pacific and Missouri Pacific Railroads and their principal connections.

Map shows railroads, "Dakota" and "Indian" territories, and major cities in the late nineteenth century United States [except for the tips of Texas, Florida, and Maine, and upper Michigan]. Not to scale.
Date: 1874
Creator: Woodward, Tiernan, and Hale
System: The Portal to Texas History

Victoria [Texas] town proper.

Map shows some Victoria, Texas street names and widths; range, block and lot numbers and dimensions; cemetery and railroad depot; GWT&PRR [Gulf Western Texas & Pacific Rail Road] line; some properties "above town." Scale not given.
Date: [1872..1883]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Map of the State of Texas [Sheet 1].

Map shows late nineteenth century Texas counties, cities, towns, and railroad routes. Relief shown by hachures. Map recto and verso [Texas Land Promotion Literature] issued in two separate sheets. Scale [ca. 1:3,900,000].
Date: 1877
Creator: Woodward, Tiernan, and Hale
System: The Portal to Texas History

Map of the State of Texas [Sheet 2].

Verso of Map of the State of Texas [Sheet 1]. This sheet used to advertise "Powell & Gage. Land Promoters and Agents, Dallas, Texas."
Date: 1877
Creator: Woodward, Tiernan, and Hale
System: The Portal to Texas History

Preliminary map of the surveys in Colorado: made on reconnoissance in the Ute Country under the direction of 1st. Lieut. E.H. Ruffner, Engineers, Chief Engineer Department of the Missouri.

Map shows late nineteenth century Colorado roads, trails, mountain passes, settlements, military posts, camps, astronomical camps, and marshlands. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Scale [ca. 1:500,000].
Date: 1873
Creator: Prout, Henry G. (Henry Goslee)
System: The Portal to Texas History

United States of North America (Western States)

Map shows states west of the Mississippi River, Dakota, Indian Territory; western boundary of Wyoming beyond 110th line of longitude; southern border of Nevada along the 37th line of latitude. Relief shown by hachures. Scale: [ca. 1:8,553,600].
Date: 1870
Creator: Johnston, Keith, 1844-1879
System: The Portal to Texas History

Colton's New Mexico and Arizona.

Map shows late nineteenth century New Mexico and Arizona counties, township grid, stagecoach stops, proposed and existing railroads, military posts, and Native American reservations. Relief shown by hachures. Scale 1:2,090,880.
Date: 1873
Creator: G.W. & C.B. Colton & Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Colton's Wyoming, Colorado, and Utah.

Map shows late nineteenth century Wyoming, Colorado, and Utah township grid, detailed place names, railroads, counties, and Native American reservations. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [1:2,090,880].
Date: [1877..1879]
Creator: G.W. & C.B. Colton & Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History