A gorgeous map of Texas, originally published in 1841 by probably the most sought after mapmaker of the mid-19th century, John Arrowsmith.
On the top right of the map, it reads, "Recognized as an Independent State by Great Britain, 16th Nov 1840". Texas gained its independence from Mexico in 1836 and was its own country - the Republic of Texas - until 1845 when it became the 28th state of the United States of America. This explains the two stamps at the top right of the map.
Furthermore, to this day, Texas is the second largest state in size and population in the USA. Notably, this map does not include Dallas as it had literally just been founded and wasn't yet on the map.
This map looks great at all sizes: 12x16in (30.5x41cm), 16x20in (40.5x51cm), 18x24in (45.5x61cm), 24x30in (61x76cm), 32x40in (81.5x102cm), 40x50in (102x127cm), 48x60in (122x153cm) and 56x70in (142x178cm), but it looks even better when printed large.
I can create beautiful, large prints of this map up to 100in (254cm). Please get in touch if you're looking for larger, customised or different framing options.
The model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40.5x51cm) version of this map.
The fifth listing image shows an example of my map personalisation service.
Please note the unframed 24x30in (61x76cm) map has white edges around the map. These edges can help you with framing, or if you don’t need them they are very easy to snip off with scissors. All other maps, including the framed maps, look exactly like the listing images.
If you’re looking for something slightly different, another option would be this amazing map of Texas by Standard Blue Print Map & Engineering Co. in 1921.
Some of the locations on this map include: Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Corpus Christi and Gulf of Mexico.
Please contact me to check if a certain location, landmark or feature is shown on this map
This would make a wonderful birthday, Christmas, Father's Day, work leaving or housewarming gift for someone from Texas or someone interested in the intriguing history of Texas as a country, state and (maybe one day) a country again.