Printed in London, England, with an inset depicting the lighthouse in Genoa, Italy.
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1835: Map of the Grants to Zavala, Vehlein & Burnet in Texas, belonging to The Galveston Bay & Texas Land Co.
Cartography:
David Woodman
David Woodman
This map was published in Woodman’s “Guide to Texas Emigrants,” the first Texas guide printed in English. The main purpose … See more Map of the Grants to Zavala, Vehlein & Burnet in Texas, belonging to The Galveston Bay & Texas Land Co.
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1889: Postcard Map of Texas, New Mexico, and Indian Territory
Cartography:
Arbuckle Brothers Coffee
Arbuckle Brothers Coffee
Pittsburgh grocers John and Charles Arbuckle patented a method for roasting coffee involving coating beans with a glaze of egg … See more Postcard Map of Texas, New Mexico, and Indian Territory
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1892: Map of the United States, Mexico and Central America, showing the City of Velasco, Texas
Cartography:
August Gast
August Gast
The original city of Velasco was founded in Brazoria County, Texas, in 1831. Velasco was destroyed by a hurricane in … See more Map of the United States, Mexico and Central America, showing the City of Velasco, Texas
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1910: Map of Texas
Cartography:
Kenyon Printing Company
Kenyon Printing Company
A pocket map of Texas, with the cover and overprint in red advertising Archer County, Texas, as the “cheapest good … See more Map of Texas
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1920: Geological Map of Texas Showing Approximate Locations and Drilling Wells, also Names of Companies Drilling
Cartography:
Standard Blue Print Map and Engineering Company
Standard Blue Print Map and Engineering Company
Oil in Texas was first noted by the 1543 DeSoto expedition, and commercial production began in Corsicana (Navarro County) in … See more Geological Map of Texas Showing Approximate Locations and Drilling Wells, also Names of Companies Drilling