Gray's Atlas Map of Texas

Cartographer / Artist: Frank A. Gray / O.W. Gray & Son

Date Created: c. 1876

Medium: Hand-colored lithograph

Physical Dimensions: 14.8 × 14.4 in (37.6 × 36.6 cm)

Geographic Scope: Texas, United States

Archive Catalog ID: 480

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Texas

A detailed Reconstruction-era atlas map of Texas showcasing evolving county formations, early railroad routes, the expansive "Young Territory" across the Llano Estacado, and inset harbor plans of Galveston Bay and Sabine Lake.

Condition: Light age. toning and faint handling smudges along outer margins. Crisp impression with bright, vivid original hand coloring. Faint pencil notation in lower right margin

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Gray's Atlas Map of Texas

By Frank A. Gray / O.W. Gray & Son

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period c. 1876 Hand-colored lithograph by Frank A. Gray / O.W. Gray & Son documenting Texas, United States. Measures 14.8 × 14.4 in (37.6 × 36.6 cm). Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

Acquisition Status$100
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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Hand-colored lithograph
Sheet / Plate Size
14.8 × 14.4 in (37.6 × 36.6 cm)
Date / Era
c. 1876
Geographic Scope
Texas, United States
Archive Catalog ID
480
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Light age
  • toning and faint handling smudges along outer margins
  • Crisp impression with bright, vivid original hand coloring
  • Faint pencil notation in lower right margin

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

A detailed Reconstruction-era atlas map of Texas showcasing evolving county formations, early railroad routes, the expansive "Young Territory" across the Llano Estacado, and inset harbor plans of Galveston Bay and Sabine Lake.

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