Map of Nacogdoches, Texas by USGS, 1983: Lake Nacogdoches & Stephen F. Austin State University
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Restored from the original 1983 map and printed to museum-grade archival standards. Full description
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Published in 1983 from survey data gathered that same year, the U.S. Geological Survey’s “Nacogdoches South” presents a precise and richly detailed...
Continue readingPublished in 1983 from survey data gathered that same year, the U.S. Geological Survey’s “Nacogdoches South” presents a precise and richly detailed portrait of one of East Texas’s most historic communities. At the 1:24,000 scale, the map brings Nacogdoches into intimate focus, balancing the gridded order of streets, highways, and developed districts with the surrounding folds of hills, waterways, and wooded land. The city’s southern reaches, its approaches, and its connections to the wider region are rendered with the quiet authority characteristic of USGS topographic mapping. This is Nacogdoches at a particular modern moment: a university town, a transportation node, and a settlement still visibly shaped by the Piney Woods landscape around it.
Nacogdoches occupies a singular place in Texas history, often celebrated as one of the oldest towns in the state and associated with Spanish missions, early trade routes, and the layered sovereignties of the colonial and frontier eras. By 1983, the city shown here had become a complex modern community, with residential neighborhoods, commercial corridors, and institutional spaces expanding across a terrain still marked by creeks, wooded tracts, and subtle elevation changes. Stephen F. Austin State University gives the map an added historical and cultural dimension, anchoring the town’s educational identity. Highways and local roads radiate through the sheet, suggesting not only movement and access, but the continuing evolution of Nacogdoches from historic settlement to regional center.
The cartographic style is classic late twentieth-century USGS topography: elegant, legible, and data-rich. Contour lines trace the rise and fall of the land with understated precision, revealing the rolling character of the Piney Woods rather than leaving the landscape as a flat abstraction. Water bodies, streams, and drainage patterns create a natural framework around the built environment, while differentiated colors distinguish urban development, vegetation, roads, and hydrological features. Shaded relief and contour intervals together give the map a sculptural quality, allowing the viewer to read the relationship between settlement and terrain. The result is both scientific and atmospheric, a measured document that nevertheless conveys the texture of East Texas.
Transportation features play a prominent role in the composition, especially U.S. Highway 59 and State Highway 21, two corridors that connect Nacogdoches to the broader geography of eastern Texas. U.S. 59, running toward Lufkin to the south, situates the city within a larger regional network of commerce, travel, and settlement. Smaller roads and trails spread outward into rural and semi-rural areas, revealing patterns of access to homes, farms, forestland, and recreational spaces. These routes are more than lines of movement; they are evidence of development patterns, land use, and daily life in 1983. The map captures a moment when modern infrastructure and older landscape forms still sat visibly side by side.
Beyond the city, the map’s natural setting is central to its appeal. Lake Nacogdoches and associated streams, wooded areas, valleys, and hills place the urban landscape within the broader Piney Woods region, a distinct ecological zone of East Texas known for its forests, humid climate, and gently rolling terrain. Parks and recreational areas appear as part of this landscape of water, timber, and settlement, suggesting the importance of outdoor spaces to local life. The varied topography, with its contours of hills and drainage channels, gives the sheet a sense of depth and regional identity. As a historical document, “Nacogdoches South” preserves the city’s 1983 footprint, offering a compelling view of how land, infrastructure, and community converged at that time.
Cities, towns and places on this map
- Nacogdoches
- Lake Nacogdoches
- Lufkin, adjacent area to the south
- U.S. Highway 59
- State Highway 21
- Numerous smaller roads and trails
- Piney Woods region
- Stephen F. Austin State University
- Various parks and recreational areas
- Contours of hills and valleys
- Water bodies, including lakes and streams
- Forested areas and vegetation outlines
- Residential and commercial districts of Nacogdoches
- Potential industrial areas
Historical context & cartographic details
- Created and published by the U.S. Geological Survey, or USGS
- Produced in 1983 with a 1983 imprint
- Historical topographical map based on survey data from the year of publication
- Shows Nacogdoches, Texas, at a scale of 1:24,000
- Features a classic USGS topographical design with contour lines indicating elevation changes
- Uses shaded relief for visual depth
- Includes clear color contrast between urban areas and natural landscapes
- Illustrates varied terrain with hills, water features, and notable elevation changes
- Represents a snapshot of the region in 1983, capturing land use and development patterns that may have changed over time
Looking for a particular place? Review the detailed images to confirm that the town, landmark or feature you have in mind appears on the map. If you are unsure, ask our workshop to check before you order.
Detailed maps are especially rewarding at larger sizes, where names, boundaries and decorative features have more room to be appreciated. Use the close-up preview and size guide to choose the right scale for your wall.
This map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 50in (125cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please get in touch.
The model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40x50cm) version of this map.
Where personalisation is available, you can add a short title or dedication, mark one meaningful place, or request one considered visual detail. See personalised map examples.
Every piece is printed to museum-grade archival standards using fade-resistant pigment inks on acid-free matte paper. Choose an unframed map print, framed map or canvas using the finish options above. Framed maps use crystal-clear optical acrylic and arrive ready to hang.
With its rich detail and strong sense of place, this map makes a considered gift for a new home, anniversary, retirement or anyone with a personal connection to the area shown. Still deciding? Explore our collection of rare old and vintage maps to discover another place, period or style.
This map is also available as a float framed canvas, sometimes known as a shadow gap framed canvas or canvas floater. The map is printed on artist's cotton canvas and then stretched over a handmade box frame. We then "float" the canvas inside a wooden frame, which is available in a range of colours (black, dark brown, oak, antique gold and white). This is a wonderful way to present a map without glazing in front. See some examples of float framed canvas maps and explore the differences between my different finishes.
For something truly unique, this map is also available in "Unique 3D", our trademarked process that dramatically transforms the map so that it has a wonderful sense of depth. We combine the original map with detailed topography and elevation data, so that mountains and the terrain really "pop". For more info and examples of 3D maps, check my Unique 3D page.
Published in 1983 from survey data gathered that same year, the U.S. Geological Survey’s “Nacogdoches South” presents a precise and richly detailed portrait of one of East Texas’s most historic communities. At the 1:24,000 scale, the map brings Nacogdoches into intimate focus, balancing the gridded order of streets, highways, and developed districts with the surrounding folds of hills, waterways, and wooded land. The city’s southern reaches, its approaches, and its connections to the wider region are rendered with the quiet authority characteristic of USGS topographic mapping. This is Nacogdoches at a particular modern moment: a university town, a transportation node, and a settlement still visibly shaped by the Piney Woods landscape around it.
Nacogdoches occupies a singular place in Texas history, often celebrated as one of the oldest towns in the state and associated with Spanish missions, early trade routes, and the layered sovereignties of the colonial and frontier eras. By 1983, the city shown here had become a complex modern community, with residential neighborhoods, commercial corridors, and institutional spaces expanding across a terrain still marked by creeks, wooded tracts, and subtle elevation changes. Stephen F. Austin State University gives the map an added historical and cultural dimension, anchoring the town’s educational identity. Highways and local roads radiate through the sheet, suggesting not only movement and access, but the continuing evolution of Nacogdoches from historic settlement to regional center.
The cartographic style is classic late twentieth-century USGS topography: elegant, legible, and data-rich. Contour lines trace the rise and fall of the land with understated precision, revealing the rolling character of the Piney Woods rather than leaving the landscape as a flat abstraction. Water bodies, streams, and drainage patterns create a natural framework around the built environment, while differentiated colors distinguish urban development, vegetation, roads, and hydrological features. Shaded relief and contour intervals together give the map a sculptural quality, allowing the viewer to read the relationship between settlement and terrain. The result is both scientific and atmospheric, a measured document that nevertheless conveys the texture of East Texas.
Transportation features play a prominent role in the composition, especially U.S. Highway 59 and State Highway 21, two corridors that connect Nacogdoches to the broader geography of eastern Texas. U.S. 59, running toward Lufkin to the south, situates the city within a larger regional network of commerce, travel, and settlement. Smaller roads and trails spread outward into rural and semi-rural areas, revealing patterns of access to homes, farms, forestland, and recreational spaces. These routes are more than lines of movement; they are evidence of development patterns, land use, and daily life in 1983. The map captures a moment when modern infrastructure and older landscape forms still sat visibly side by side.
Beyond the city, the map’s natural setting is central to its appeal. Lake Nacogdoches and associated streams, wooded areas, valleys, and hills place the urban landscape within the broader Piney Woods region, a distinct ecological zone of East Texas known for its forests, humid climate, and gently rolling terrain. Parks and recreational areas appear as part of this landscape of water, timber, and settlement, suggesting the importance of outdoor spaces to local life. The varied topography, with its contours of hills and drainage channels, gives the sheet a sense of depth and regional identity. As a historical document, “Nacogdoches South” preserves the city’s 1983 footprint, offering a compelling view of how land, infrastructure, and community converged at that time.
Cities, towns and places on this map
- Nacogdoches
- Lake Nacogdoches
- Lufkin, adjacent area to the south
- U.S. Highway 59
- State Highway 21
- Numerous smaller roads and trails
- Piney Woods region
- Stephen F. Austin State University
- Various parks and recreational areas
- Contours of hills and valleys
- Water bodies, including lakes and streams
- Forested areas and vegetation outlines
- Residential and commercial districts of Nacogdoches
- Potential industrial areas
Historical context & cartographic details
- Created and published by the U.S. Geological Survey, or USGS
- Produced in 1983 with a 1983 imprint
- Historical topographical map based on survey data from the year of publication
- Shows Nacogdoches, Texas, at a scale of 1:24,000
- Features a classic USGS topographical design with contour lines indicating elevation changes
- Uses shaded relief for visual depth
- Includes clear color contrast between urban areas and natural landscapes
- Illustrates varied terrain with hills, water features, and notable elevation changes
- Represents a snapshot of the region in 1983, capturing land use and development patterns that may have changed over time
Looking for a particular place? Review the detailed images to confirm that the town, landmark or feature you have in mind appears on the map. If you are unsure, ask our workshop to check before you order.
Detailed maps are especially rewarding at larger sizes, where names, boundaries and decorative features have more room to be appreciated. Use the close-up preview and size guide to choose the right scale for your wall.
This map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 50in (125cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please get in touch.
The model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40x50cm) version of this map.
Where personalisation is available, you can add a short title or dedication, mark one meaningful place, or request one considered visual detail. See personalised map examples.
Every piece is printed to museum-grade archival standards using fade-resistant pigment inks on acid-free matte paper. Choose an unframed map print, framed map or canvas using the finish options above. Framed maps use crystal-clear optical acrylic and arrive ready to hang.
With its rich detail and strong sense of place, this map makes a considered gift for a new home, anniversary, retirement or anyone with a personal connection to the area shown. Still deciding? Explore our collection of rare old and vintage maps to discover another place, period or style.
This map is also available as a float framed canvas, sometimes known as a shadow gap framed canvas or canvas floater. The map is printed on artist's cotton canvas and then stretched over a handmade box frame. We then "float" the canvas inside a wooden frame, which is available in a range of colours (black, dark brown, oak, antique gold and white). This is a wonderful way to present a map without glazing in front. See some examples of float framed canvas maps and explore the differences between my different finishes.
For something truly unique, this map is also available in "Unique 3D", our trademarked process that dramatically transforms the map so that it has a wonderful sense of depth. We combine the original map with detailed topography and elevation data, so that mountains and the terrain really "pop". For more info and examples of 3D maps, check my Unique 3D page.
Many of our maps and art prints are chosen as thoughtful gifts for homes, offices, studies and meaningful places.
Choose a framed option for the easiest ready-to-hang gift, or choose an unframed print if the recipient may prefer to select their own frame.
We make orders locally in 24 countries around the world, so gifts can often be produced close to the recipient. This helps them arrive faster, travel more safely, and avoid customs or import duty surprises.
- We can deliver directly to the recipient
- Framed pieces arrive ready to hang
- Unframed prints are carefully packed in a strong protective tube
- Almost every order is made locally, for faster, safer gifting
- 90-day returns give the recipient time to decide
If you are not sure what to choose, please contact us. We can help you pick the right map, size, finish or delivery option.
Most orders are made locally and delivered in around 2–3 working days, depending on the product, size and destination.
We print and frame maps and artwork in 24 countries around the world, so your order is usually made close to you or your recipient. That means faster delivery, less time in transit, and no customs or import duty surprises.
Personalised and customised pieces usually take an extra 1–2 working days, because we prepare your design and send it to you for approval before printing.
Very large framed orders can take a little longer, as they need extra care in production and delivery.
Every order is carefully packaged: unframed prints are sent in a strong protective tube, while framed pieces are securely packed with protective materials around the frame.
If you need your order by a particular date, please contact us before ordering. We’ll check the best production route and delivery option for your location.
Express delivery is available at checkout for most countries. Next-day delivery is available in the UK, US, Singapore and the UAE.
Your order is covered by our 90-day returns policy and 10-year guarantee.
Our standard frame is a gallery-style black ash hardwood frame, with a simple, modern look. It is approximately 20mm (0.8in) wide. You can also view some lovely customer photos of framed maps and art.
We use super-clear acrylic glazing, also known as Perspex or Acrylite, instead of traditional glass. It is lighter, safer, and has lower reflectivity, giving the artwork a clearer, cleaner appearance.
Six standard frame colours are available at no extra cost: black, dark brown, dark grey, oak, white, and antique gold. Custom framing and mounting/matting is also available for customers looking for something more specific.
Most maps, art prints, and illustrations are also available as a framed canvas. We use matte cotton canvas, stretch it over a sustainably sourced wooden box frame, and then float the piece within a wooden outer frame. The finished result is beautifully presented, with no glazing between you and the artwork.
All frames are supplied ready to hang, with either string or brackets fitted to the back. Very large frames will include heavy-duty hanging plates and/or a mounting baton. If you have any questions, please get in touch.
We can also supply old maps and artwork on canvas, foam board, cotton rag, and other materials.
If you would prefer to frame your map or artwork yourself, please read our size guide before ordering.
We work with interior designers, hospitality businesses, property professionals, offices and corporate buyers on individual pieces and larger coordinated projects.
This map can be adapted for a particular wall, room or project, and our workshop can help coordinate the dimensions, material and framing before production.
- Exact, oversized and made-to-measure dimensions
- Custom framing, mounting and alternative materials
- Coordinated pieces for several rooms or locations
- Map personalisation, to mark important locations or add extra details
- Map and framing guidance from our workshop
- Local production for projects around the world
Every Unique Maps piece begins with an authentic cartographic source or an original design from our London studio.
For our historic maps, we source rare originals from libraries, archives, auction houses and private collections around the world. We carefully restore each map for print—repairing age-related damage, balancing colour and improving clarity while preserving its original detail, texture and character.
Once restored, the map is prepared for your chosen size and finish. Your piece is then printed and, where selected, framed close to its delivery destination.
Our map prints use acid-free 200gsm archival matte paper and fade-resistant pigment inks, creating a rich, non-glossy finish designed to last. Framed maps use crystal-clear optical acrylic and arrive ready to hang.
Canvas, cotton-rag and other specialist presentations are also available. Learn more about our materials and finishes.
Personalising your map
You can add a short title or dedication, mark one meaningful place, or request one considered visual detail. For personalised designs, we send a proof before printing and you can request changes before approval.
For more complex bespoke commissions, contact our design team.
Original or Aged
Choose Original for true-to-source colour, or Aged for a warmer, richer antique character created with our specialist ageing process. See examples of our Aged maps.
We’ve been restoring and producing maps and art prints since 1984, and we stand behind every piece.
Every order is covered by our 10-year guarantee and damage-free delivery guarantee. If your piece arrives damaged, we’ll replace or remake it free of charge. If anything else isn’t right, contact our workshop team and we’ll put it right promptly.
See our returns and refund policy for full details.
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