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Collage: Flag of Texas Hunters, Two men and a Woman during the Civil War period

Description: [Collage of the Flag of Texas Hunters and Marshall Guards surrounded by portraits of two men, one in Confederate uniform and a woman depicted during the Civil War period. The woman has been identified as Eudora Carolina Perry and the man as Robert Ross Wright] Newspaper clipping information: "The [Texas Hunters and Marshall Guards] flag is the handiwork of a group of young ladies of Marshall and Harrison County and was presented to the Texas Hunters and Marshall Guards on the occasion of th… more
Date: unknown
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Colton's Mexico

Description: This map shows Mexico and the surrounding areas. Each Mexican state is labeled and shaded using various colors. Cities, bodies of water, and geographic features are marked (with relief shown by hachures). There is an inset in the lower left corner titled "Territory and Isthmus of Tehuantepec." Prime meridians: Greenwich and Washington.
Date: 1876
Creator: G.W. & C.B. Colton & Co.
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

The United States Subdivided into Physical Groups

Description: This map shows the United States and surrounding areas. Each of the U.S. states is outlined and labeled. Additionally, states are shaded in colors and several major regions are labeled: Western or Highland States, Central States, and Atlantic States. Additionally, bodies of water and geographic features are marked (with relief shown by hachures). On the back of the map is a page of text with the title "Eastern Half of the United States: Climate, Vegetation, Etc." The text appears to cont… more
Date: 1875
Creator: Harper & Brothers
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

The United States of America

Description: This sheet has a map of the United States on the front and accompanying text on the back. On the map, states and territories are shaded in various colors and labeled. Some cities, bodies of water, and geographic features are marked on the map (with relief shown by hachures). The accompanying text includes information about different regions of the United States (Atlantic Highland and Plain and The Mississippi Valley) as well as exercises regarding geographic and political features. Additi… more
Date: 1875
Creator: Ivison, Blakeman, Taylor & Co.
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

H.H. Lloyd & Co's. campaign military charts showing the principal strategic places of interest.

Description: Map shows forts, towns, railroads, and rivers in the vicinity of Annapolis, Key West, the Mississippi River, Chesapeake Bay and vicinity, Charleston, New Orleans, Savannah, Mobile Bay, the United States, Cairo, Pensacola Bay, Galveston Bay, Norfolk, Hampton Roads, Washington, D.C., and Harpers Ferry. Includes table of "population and military force of the free, secession, and other states." Inset: "View off N. Channel Fort Sumter 3 1/2 miles distant bearing W [?] N (by compass), Waters & Son, … more
Date: 1861
Creator: Viele, Egbert L. (Egbert Ludovicus), 1825-1902.
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Map of the United States, showing the territory in possession of the Federal Union, January 1864.

Description: Map shows, by color, the territories "claimed by the confederates in 1861," "in the military possession of the Confederates in 1861," "reclaimed from rebellion by the Federal Union," and "remaining in possession of the Rebels January, 1864." Map also includes rail lines and gauges, towns, forts, rivers, state boundaries, and distances by rail. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:7,400,000]. This map is one of six known, collectively, as the Shilling War Maps by Bacon & Co.
Date: 1864
Creator: Bacon & Co.
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Johnson's United States.

Description: Map shows railroads, major cities, and military outposts in the outlined mid-nineteenth century United States and territories. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:8,236,000].
Date: 1864
Creator: Johnson, A. J. (Alvin Jewett), 1827-1884
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

H.H. Lloyd & Co's Military Charts

Description: Map of Civil War Military Campaign Charts. The map shows topographical data and bodies of water. It includes maps of Virginia, Chesapeake Bay, many Harbors and full map of the United States.
Date: 1861
Creator: Viele, Egbert L. and Haskins, Charles
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

G. Woolworth Colton's New Guide Map of the United States & Canada, With Railroads, Counties, Etc.

Description: Map shows late nineteenth century United States and Canada geography, political boundaries, cities, railroad lines, and place names. Insets: "The southern portion of Texas," "Plan of the southern portion of Florida," and "Western portion of the United States." Relief shown by hachures. Scale [1:3,168,000].
Date: 1866
Creator: Colton, G. Woolworth (George Woolworth), 1827-1901
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

G. Woolworth Colton's New Guide Map of the United States & Canada, With Railroads, Counties, Etc.

Description: Map shows late nineteenth century United States and Canada geography, political boundaries, cities, railroad lines, and place names. Insets: "The southern portion of Texas," "Plan of the southern portion of Florida," and "Western portion of the United States." Relief shown by hachures. Scale [1:3,168,000].
Date: 1865
Creator: Colton, G. Woolworth (George Woolworth), 1827-1901
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Map of the New Convalescent Camp. Fairfax County, Virgina. Four miles southwest from Washington, D.C.

Description: Map shows buildings, structures, roads, railroads, water resources, swamps, vegetation, and cemeteries. Includes references and distances.Insets: "Library. 6000 Volms.," "U.S. Sanitary Commission," and "U.S. Christian Commission." Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca.1:2,400].
Date: 1863
Creator: Russell, L. H.
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Traveller's Map of the State of Texas

Description: Map shows mid-nineteenth century Texas geography, settlements, and county borders. Includes ancillary maps: "Map of the western part of Texas" and "Map of the northern part of Texas." Scale [ca. 1:1,000,000].
Date: 1867
Creator: Pressler, Chas. W.
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

New map of the State of Texas: prepared and published for the Bureau of Immigration of the State of Texas.

Description: Map shows mining activity, mineral resources, county boundaries, territory boundaries, U.S. military telegraph lines, existing and proposed railroads, military posts, cities, towns, and notable physical features; Greer County as part of Texas. Inset: "State Capitol at Austin" [illustration]. Includes table of geographical coordinates for station locations, explanations, and text on Texas geology. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:3,168,000].
Date: 1875
Creator: Roessler, A. R.
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Coast of Texas : from Galveston to Corpus Christi.

Description: Map shows railroads, place names, islands, inlets, and passes; Texas coast line from Corpus Christ Bay in the south to Galveston Bay in the north. Relief shown by shading. Depths shown by soundings. Scale [ca. 1:400,000].
Date: 1867
Creator: United States Coast Survey
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Texas.

Description: Map shows Texas counties, cities, military outposts, roads, geographic features, water features, areas of Native American habitation, and battle locations; undivided "Young Territory" and "Bexar Dist." in western portion of Texas east of the Pecos River. Insets: "Map of the vicinity of Galveston City" and "Northern Texas." Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:5,000,000].
Date: [1858..1874]
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Johnson's New Map of the State of Texas.

Description: Map shows mid-nineteenth century Texas roads, railroads, counties, cities and towns, military posts, notable geographic features, and areas of Indian habitation. Relief shown by hachures. Depths shown by soundings. Insets: Plan of Sabine Lake, Plan of the northern part of Texas, and Plan of Galveston Bay. Scale not given.
Date: [1862..1866]
Creator: Johnson and Ward
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Map of the Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio Railway and it's eastern connections: the only rail route to San Antonio.

Description: Map shows the Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio Railway routes in Texas and neighboring states; the Southern Pacific Railway route across the southern United States originating in New Orleans and terminating in San Francisco on inset; Texas counties, notable physical features, cities, towns, and military posts. Inset: "The true Southern Pacific Railway route." Relief shown by hachures. Scale not given.
Date: [1876..1882]
Creator: Rand McNally and Company
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Western Hemisphere

Description: This map is circular, showing the Western Hemisphere including North and Central America, South America, and the surrounding oceans. Each continent is shaded in different colors. Major cities, bodies of water, and geographic features are marked (with relief shown by hachures). At the top of the map, there are two tables giving the comparative lengths of rivers in North and South America as well as a visual representation of sea levels. At the bottom of the map, there are two small, circular… more
Date: unknown
Creator: Mitchell, S. Augustus (Samuel Augustus), 1792-1868
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

County Map of Texas and Indian Territory.

Description: This map shows the states of Texas and Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma). Texas counties are shaded in various colors and labeled. Major cities, roads, bodies of water, and geographic features are marked (with relief shown by hachures). Scale [ca. 1:3,500,000]
Date: 1875
Creator: H. H. Lloyd & Co.
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library
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