A Map of Texas, U.S.A... Drawn from a Texan’s Viewpoint

Archive

"Map of Texas, U.S.A... Drawn from a Texan's Perspective," produced by the Texas Highway Department, presents a striking representation of North America in which Texas is significantly enlarged and occupies nearly half of the United States. This portrayal is reminiscent of the smaller-scale "Official Texas Brags Map" from 1948. The map features various illustrations depicting attractions within the state, such as the "world's largest jackrabbits," the "world's largest oil field," and "Big D - home to the world's most beautiful girls." Regions beyond Texas are labeled with phrases like "Storm Area," "Unexplored Territory," and "Yankeeland." On the reverse side of the brochure, there is a collection that categorizes Texas with descriptors such as Best, Biggest, Most, and Only. It also includes biographical information that adds context to the state.

Old Weird Houston

instruction pamphlets

brochures

plats (maps)

Brochures

Maps

texas

texas highway department

map

brochure

1950

Texas Highway Department

1950

1950

1 page

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English

Brochure

11-1/2 in

8-5/8 in

Archive Room

Permanent

Exhibition

Good

Wear

Creasing

Missing Areas / Holes

Finger Prints / Marks

Mar 18, 2026

The item is free from rips and tears. The item exhibits general wear from use, creasing, marks, and holes.

Paper

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Written permission to publish or display reproductions of Glenwood Cemetery, Inc. archive materials must be secured from the Foundation prior to use of the material. The following credit must be printed under each reproduction: “Reprinted with the permission of Glenwood Cemetery, Inc. & Glenwood Cemetery Historic Preservation Foundation”.