One of the best map collections is at the Texas State Library. A bibliography of over 2,000 maps in this collection is James M. Day, Maps of Texas, 1527-1900: The Map Collection of the Texas State Archives (Austin, Tex.: Pemberton Press, 1964; FHL book 976.4 A3d). Other good collections of maps are available at:

• University of Texas at Austin

Perry-Castaneda Library
Austin, TX 78712-7330
Telephone: 512-495-4350
Fax: 512-495-4283

• University of Texas at El Paso Library

Documents and Maps
El Paso, TX 79968-0582
Telephone: 915-747-5683
Fax: 915-747-5327

• Southern Methodist University

Central University Libraries
Dallas, TX 75275-0135
Telephone: 214-768-2401
Fax: 214-768-1842

Martin, James C., and Robert S. Martin. Maps of Texas and the Southwest, 1513-1900. Albuquerque: University of New Mexico Press, 1984. (FHL book Q 976.4 E7m.) This includes histories of the area and of the maps.

Pool, William C. A Historical Atlas of Texas. Austin, Tex.: Encino Press, 1975. (FHL book 976.4 E3p.) This includes maps of Texas during the frontier era, Indian territories, and travel routes.

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