County Map State Texas by Mitchell Augustus (4 results)

Condition: Very good, faint toning. Hand colored map. 21 x 14 inches. Plates 64 & 65: County map of the state of Texas. Showing also portions of the adjoining states and territories, (with inset) Plan of Galveston and vicinity. Copyright by S. Augustus Mitchell 1884. From: Mitchell's New General Atlas, Containing Maps Of The Various Countries Of The World, Plans Of Cities, Etc., Embraced In Ninety-Three Quarto Maps, Forming A Series Of One Hundred and Forty-seven Maps and Plans, Together With Valuable Statistical Tables. Also, A List Of Post-Offices Of The United States And Territories, And Also Census Of 1880 For States, Territories And Counties, Also Of Cities Of Over 10,000 Inhabitants. Philadelphia: Published By Wm. M. Bradley & Bro., No. 1026 Arch Street. 1886.

21 1/2 x 14 1/4 inches. Condition: Very good. Beautiful map of Texas with and inset of Galveston. The map shows the entire state with portions of New Mexico, Indian Territory (Oklahoma) and Louisiana. A classic map of Texas.

This hand colored map was made for "Mitchells New General Atlas", published by S. Augustus Mitchell, Jr. in 1872. Texas is illustrated on this map. An inset map shows a Plan of Galveston and vicinity at a greater scale than on the main map. Other details include the names of counties, and important cities, creeks and rivers, mountain ranges, territories, railroads, and lakes. Nice pastel coloring and a floral border complete this map beautifully. This map measures 21 inches by 14 inches.

This map was produced by S. Augustus Mitchell in 1875 for his New General Atlas. This map shows Mitchells traditional grape vine border, characteristic pastel coloring and abundant details of geographical features. Counties are distinguished by different colors. Wagon trails and major routes of transport are also shown. These 1875 maps offer a fascinating perspective of areas that have since undergone significant growth and change, in addition to their value as great examples of Mitchell's work. This map measures 21 inches by 14 inches.