The Connected Map of Austin’s Colony, 1837

Often called the “Father of Modern Texas” for his contributions to the Anglo colonization of Texas, Stephen F. Austin also deserves credit as one of the first Texas mapmakers. Keeping close to his surveying roots, Austin first charted the rivers and bays of Texas in order to locate the land best suited for his colony. Once he had accomplished that, he produced maps of Texas that became the primary cartographic references for the territory for decades, promoting further immigration to Texas.
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