This map is double-sided. On the front is a map of Texas, with the state shaded in blue; most of the state is in the middle of the page, with portions of the surrounding territories at the top and bottom. In the upper left corner, there is an inset showing "Northern Texas on the same scale as the larger Map" and a second inset in the lower left corner has a "Map of the Vicinity of Galveston City" which has a different scale. The map includes major cities, roads, and geographic levels (relief shown with hachures). All of the counties are drawn in and labeled. The back side of the map shows all of the major roads, railroads, cities, and counties of Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Each state is shaded in a different color. Some portions of surrounding states are visible around the edges of the map. Scale [ca. 1:5,000,000] (W 103°--W 93°/N 34° --N 26°). Scale [ca.1: 3,200,000] (W 93°--W 82°/N 48° --N 42°). Scale [ca.1: 3,200,000] (W 96° --W 80°/N 43° --N 37°). Prime meridians: Washington and Greenwich.

This series of maps are printed on a single sheet with Maps No. 12 (Texas) and No. 14 (Michigan & Wisconsin) on one side and Map No. 13 (Chief Part of the Western States) on the other. All of the maps include major cities, roads, and geographic levels (relief shown with hachures) and have the counties of each state drawn in and labeled. On the map of Texas, there are two insets: in the upper left corner, "Northern Texas on the same scale as the larger Map" and in the lower left corner, "Map of the Vicinity of Galveston City" which has a different scale. Scale [ca. 1:5,000,000] (W 103°--W 93°/N 34° --N 26°). Scale [ca.1: 3,200,000] (W 93°--W 82°/N 48° --N 42°). Scale [ca.1: 3,200,000] (W 96° --W 80°/N 43° --N 37°). Prime meridians: Washington and Greenwich.

Map shows mid-nineteenth century Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Missouri, Ohio, and parts of Minnesota, Nebraska and Kansas territories. Cities, towns, roads, proposed Pacific Railway routes, and locations of Native American tribes are noted throughout. No scale is indicated.

Map shows elevations along the 35th parallel at specific points between St. Louis and San Francisco. Relief shown by profile. Scale [ca. 1:2,534,000].

Map shows major cities, surveyed townships state boundary lines, and Osage Indian reservation west of Missouri during the mid-nineteenth century. Includes references with key to map symbols. Relief shown by hachures. Scale not given.

Map shows street names, wards, railroads, parks, cemeteries, public institutions, some buildings and businesses. Scale [ca. 1:26,000].

Map shows major cities and towns, state boundaries, rivers, and mountains for Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa.; the Great Lakes; railroads and nearby settlements for vicinity maps of St. Louis and Cincinnati. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:6,760,000].

Clipping from St. Louis, Missouri showing the candidates from the August 1851 election for three Supreme Court Judges, Judge of the Circuit Court, Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, Judge of the Criminal Court, Law Commissioner, Jailor, and Assessor.

Letter from Charles Moore to Elvira Moore discussing his recent trip to Jerseyville, the Fourth of July celebrations there and the progress that community had made, farming, seeing King Lear at the theatre, building engines, and news of family and friends. There is an envelope addressed to Elvira D. Moore, Unionville P O, Bedford County, Tennessee. It is postmarked Nashville, and July 7, 1850 is written in pencil at the top.

Map shows proposed railroad route from St. Louis to San Francisco following the Missouri, Platte, Sweetwater, and Humboldt Rivers. Scale not given.

Letter from Henry S. Carroll to Joseph A. Carroll relating the news from Louisiana. He mentions a burglary, the crops, and the schoolteacher.

Letter from Joseph Carroll to his son Joseph A. Carroll asking him to come visit Louisiana soon. He also discusses a recent Democratic election.

Letter from Mary L. Woods to Joseph A. Carroll informing him of the Christmas festivities, and the health of the family. She adds congratulations on his wedding day.

Letter from Mary L. Woods to Celia Carroll telling of a murder and upcoming trial in Louisiana. She also lists recent marriages and deaths, and mentions that her father is running for County Surveyor in the next election.

Letter from Craig Alexander to Joseph A. Carroll telling him news from Missouri, and asking after Thomas, who went to western Texas and has disappeared.

Letter from Elizabeth C. Pew to Joseph A. Carroll imploring him to write to his family in Louisiana. She discusses a recent murder and upcoming trial, and the well-being of his family.

Letter from Joseph Carroll to his son Joseph A. Carroll telling him that Carroll does not need to be repaid the money he gave his son to move to Texas. He also mentions that he is in better health.

Letter from Edward B. Carroll to Joseph A. Carroll. He discusses the winter weather in Missouri, as well as the health of the family.

Letter from Missouri A. Smith to Joseph A. Carroll telling him the family news, and discussing the church and her education.

Letter from Thomas M. Carroll to Joseph A. Carroll. He tells of the recent deaths in Louisiana, Missouri, and discusses the politics of the state in detail.

Letter from Mary L. Woods to Joseph A. Carroll discussing the town news and the wellness of his family. She also mentions her education.

Letter from Elizabeth C. Pew to Joseph A. Carroll telling of her recent illness, recent marriages in Louisiana, and the state of their family.

Letter from William Carroll to his brother Joseph A. Carroll informing him of the news from Louisiana, Missouri. He discusses the price of produce and animals, and mentions several weddings that have occurred. He also mentions that he would like to spend a winter in Texas.

Letter from Mary L. Woods to her uncle Joseph A. Carroll talking about whether or not he intends to marry. She asks about Texas and politics, and speaks of her family.