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Eastern Texas Antique Map 1888 – Railroads, Counties & Settlements
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Eastern Texas Map 1888 – Rand McNally Antique Lithograph
This antique 1888 map of Eastern Texas, published by Rand, McNally & Co., provides a richly detailed depiction of one of the most economically and politically important regions of the state. Eastern Texas was the heart of cotton cultivation, cattle ranching, and railroad development during the late 19th century, and this map captures that significance with remarkable clarity.
Counties are finely engraved, including established ones such as Harris, Galveston, Jefferson, and Houston, alongside inland counties stretching westward into Erath, Brown, and Callahan. Major cities like Dallas, Houston, Galveston, Waco, and Austin stand out, reflecting their growing influence during this period. Countless smaller towns, railroad depots, and county seats are also shown, making this map an important genealogical and historical resource.
Railroads dominate the landscape, with red and blue lines marking the many competing lines that crisscrossed the region. The Houston & Texas Central, Missouri Pacific, Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe, and International & Great Northern railroads are all represented, highlighting Eastern Texas as one of the most densely interconnected railroad regions in the South at the time. These railways facilitated the export of cotton through Galveston and Houston, while also linking Dallas and Fort Worth to the national economy.
Rivers, including the Trinity, Sabine, and Brazos, are carefully depicted, reinforcing the natural geography that shaped settlement and commerce. Eastern Texas’s proximity to Louisiana and Arkansas is also clear, situating the region as a cultural and economic crossroads between the Deep South and the western frontier.
This map reflects not only Rand, McNally & Co.’s cartographic precision but also the importance of Eastern Texas in shaping the broader history of the American South and West. It is an invaluable historical document for collectors of Texana, railroadiana, and maps of the Gulf South.
Condition: Very good, with light toning and foxing in margins. Plate mark visible. Minor edge wear consistent with age but paper remains strong with no significant tears or losses.
Framing tips: A dark wood or black frame with a cream mat will enhance the density of the railroad network and town names. For a more vibrant presentation, consider a double mat with a subtle red under-mat to highlight the rail lines.
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 light toning and foxing in margins. Plate mark visible. Minor edge wear consistent with age but paper remains strong with no significant tears or losses.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-12794-461stDibs: LU3054346391222
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