The Vast and Untamed Independent Republic of Texas and the United States with Inset of Mexico historic-texas-map-prints

The Vast and Untamed Independent Republic of Texas and the United States with Inset of Mexico historic-texas-map-printsThe full extent of the Republic of Texas is shown with unique descriptions straight out of the Wild West such as Extensive Prairies, Herds of Buffalo and Wild Horses, and the Great American Desert. Taos and Santa Fe are part of Texas as well as the Spanish Peaks (in present day Colorado). Native American tribes are prominently marked as well as natural features such as the Cross Timbers in North Texas (a large woodland barrier) and the Mustang Desert

Unlike any of the other historic flags of Texas

428 acres and was for raising cattle

before his capture and execution by the Mexicans after the battle of Coleto

The pine tree

The following important notation is included on the left side of the map: The present Boundaries of Texas are defined by an ACT of the Texian Congress

5 by 30 inches unframed

The western border of Texas is accurately depicted as being the Rio Grande River to its source

After brief skirmishes

Washington

and let it sing of freedom’s price

and representatives of the new Texas government were welcomed in cities from New Orleans to New York

which gave the notes their nickname of "red backs