Where Can I Find an Independent Republic of Texas Map? Check These Out!
Today, I wanted to make a map of the independent Republic of Texas. I started by finding some information about the borders of this republic. I learned that it was bordered by Mexico to the west and southwest, the Gulf of Mexico to the southeast, Louisiana and Arkansas to the east and northeast, and some parts of current U.S. states like Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming, and New Mexico to the north and west. Quite a large area!
Then, I began to think about how to actually draw the map. I don’t have the skills of a professional surveyor, and I know that town staff can’t help with locating property lines, so I needed another way. I looked for some old survey documents and site plans that might have the general dimensions of the Republic of Texas. This was a bit tough, but I managed to find some resources from the Texas State Archives. They have a Map Collection with some original and photo-reproduced maps. Bingo! These were really helpful.
While digging into the history, I found out that the independent Republic of Texas existed from 1836 to 1846. It separated from Mexico after the Texas Revolution in 1835. It’s so cool that on this day in 1836, Sam Houston was elected the first president of the Republic of Texas! I used this information to understand the context of the map I was trying to create.
Key Events Timeline
- 1835: Texas Revolution begins.
- 1836: Texas declares independence from Mexico.
- 1836: Sam Houston is elected the first president of the Republic of Texas.
- 1846: Texas is admitted to the Union.
I carefully studied the old maps and started to sketch out the borders. It was pretty exciting to see the shape of the old republic come to life on my paper. It took a lot of patience and a few tries, but I finally got a decent outline. I used different colors to mark the different borders and neighboring regions. It wasn’t perfect, but I was pretty proud of my effort.
I also read a part of the Texas Declaration of Independence, which stated, “…the people of Texas do now constitute a free, Sovereign, and independent republic…” This made the whole experience even more real and meaningful. I wasn’t just drawing lines; I was mapping out a piece of history.
In the end, I had a hand-drawn map of the independent Republic of Texas. It was a fun and educational project. I learned a lot about the history and geography of Texas during this time. Plus, I got to practice my map-making skills. It felt great to connect with the past in such a hands-on way!
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