Ranch Headquarters & the Early Counties of South Texas, circa 1885 rare-original-maps-and-documents the Third Congress of the

the Third Congress of the Republic of Texas approved a new design by Charles Stewart

A wealth of information detailing the dynamic growth in Texas during the first thirty years of statehood is reflected in this fine original map

Joseph Reed

For nine years Texas was an independent nation – appearing as such on maps from

Ranch Headquarters & the Early Counties of South Texas, circa 1885 rare-original-maps-and-documents the Third Congress of theWith the establishment of dependable and regular train service in the 1870s the rich lands south of Austin were promoted for settlers coming to Texas. Towns prospered as new farms and ranches were established. The rolling plains attracted large groups of Polish, French, Czech, and German settlers who joined the earlier immigrants from America's eastern states as well as the Hispanic residents who had original Land Grants issued by the Spanish Crown