Texas Takes Shape: A History in Maps from the General Land Office

Terrae Incognitae 2026

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Authors: Gene Rhea Tucker
DOI: 10.1080/00822884.2026.2630556
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Abstract

The Republic of Texas founded the General Land Office (GLO) in 1836 to map out land grants and manage public lands, a role it maintained after the United States annexation in 1845. The GLO produced...

Fields of Study & Subjects

Historical Geography and Cartography Historical Geography and Geographical Thought American Environmental and Regional History

Publication details

Journal / source
Terrae Incognitae
Volume
58
Issue
1
Pages
86–87
Publication date
2 January 2026
Language
EN