Very Rare Map of the Early Texas Land Grants, circa 1836 rare-original-maps-and-documents a total of almost 390

a total of almost 390 men

After serving at Gonzales

under this flag

The first Constitutional Convention had begun its work by declaring Texas' independence from Mexico

This map accurately reflects the western border of Texas as being the Rio Grande River to its source

Very Rare Map of the Early Texas Land Grants, circa 1836 rare-original-maps-and-documents a total of almost 390This map of the earliest settlements in Texas was issued in 1836, the first year of Texas Independence. Drawn by E. F. Lee and published as part of David B. Edwards The History of Texas, or the Emigrants Farmers and Politicians Guide, the map contains excellent detail of the first land grants. To encourage development, the Mexican government licensed promoters, called empresarios, to attract settlers to Texas. Each empresario was given a specific area