Ranch Headquarters & the Early Counties of South Texas, circa 1885 rare-original-maps-and-documents and a collection of originals

and a collection of originals that would match these replica notes is worth well over $5

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

By the end of the 19th century

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 and a collection of originalsWith 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