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Antique Map 1888 – Southern Texas Railroads, Counties & Settlements
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Southern Texas Map 1888 – Rand McNally Antique Lithograph
This antique 1888 map of Southern Texas, published by Rand, McNally & Co., depicts the Gulf Coast and borderlands with Mexico at a time of rapid economic and demographic transformation. Covering the area from Galveston Bay and the Brazos River down to the Rio Grande, the map emphasizes the crucial role of ports, rivers, and railroads in connecting Texas to both the interior United States and international trade networks.
Counties are clearly defined, including Bexar, Medina, Webb, Hidalgo, Cameron, and Starr, along with the agricultural regions of Gonzales, Victoria, Refugio, and Matagorda. Major towns and cities such as Galveston, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, and Brownsville are prominently marked, alongside smaller settlements and ranching outposts.
Railroads, shown in red and blue, crisscross the region, linking Gulf Coast ports with inland towns and extending southward toward the Rio Grande. These lines demonstrate the importance of Galveston, Houston, and Corpus Christi as export hubs for cotton, cattle, and other goods. At the same time, they underscore the economic integration of the border counties with the rest of Texas.
Of particular historical interest is the detailed depiction of the U.S.-Mexico border. The Rio Grande is carefully engraved, with neighboring Mexican states such as Nuevo Leon, Tamaulipas, and Coahuila shown just across the river. Towns including Matamoros and Reynosa appear opposite Brownsville and Rio Grande City, highlighting the deep cross-border connections that characterized the region.
The map also includes an inset of the entire state of Texas, allowing viewers to place Southern Texas within the broader context of the state. This inset further demonstrates Rand, McNally & Co.’s precision and comprehensive cartographic style.
For collectors of Texas history, Gulf Coast maps, or borderlands cartography, this piece is both historically and visually significant. It captures the intersection of frontier settlement, international trade, and cultural exchange that defined Southern Texas in the late 19th century.
Condition: Very good, with some mild toning and foxing along margins and folding line. Slight age wear at edges but paper remains strong and clean. Plate mark visible. No tears or losses.
Framing tips: A walnut or black frame paired with a cream mat will enhance the coastal detail and railroad network. A subtle blue or grey secondary mat would highlight the Gulf of Mexico beautifully.
Technique: Lithograph with printed detail
Maker: Rand, McNally & Co., Chicago, 1888
- Dimensions:Height: 14.18 in (36 cm)Width: 20.67 in (52.5 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1888
- Condition:Condition: Very good, with some mild toning and foxing along margins and folding line. Slight age wear at edges but paper remains strong and clean. Plate mark visible. No tears or losses.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-12794-471stDibs: LU3054346391212
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