One year after the massacre at the Alamo, by the mexican dictator, General Santa Ana, this beautiful map was created and shows a clear indication of Texas independence from Mexico. This map is unique in that it was compiled by the famous Stephen F. Austin, one of the founding fathers of Texas. Stephen F. Austin knew an accurate map was necessary to the growth of Texas. Austin he spent six years traveling, gathering information, preparing sketches and keeping detailed notes. In 1829 he sent his finished manuscript map to publisher Henry S. Tanner in Philadelphia. Tanner used Austin’s material to create this map, first issued in March 1830. It was immediately in high demand and Tanner reissued it four times before 1839. It was the most accurate map of Texas yet produced and served as a template for later cartographers. It’s still in high demand today, with copies changing hands at $30,000 or more in decent condition.