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Vintage Map of Abilene, Texas 1883

This vintage map of Abilene, Texas was created in 1883 by Augustus Koch, a prominent 19th-century panoramic map artist known for his detailed bird’s-eye views of American towns and cities. The map shows Abilene only two years after the Texas and Pacific Railway arrived, capturing the young West Texas city at the very beginning of its growth.

Beautifully detailed map of San Antonio, Texas from 1873

Historic bird's eye view of San Antonio, Texas from 1873

Historic old map shows bird’s eye view of Brenham, Texas in 1881

Historic bird's eye view of Brenham, Texas from 1881

Historic Bird’s Eye View of Austin, Texas in 1887

Historic bird's eye view of Austin, Texas in 1887

Beautifully restored map of Cuero, Texas from 1881

Bird's eye view of Cuero, TX in 1881

Beautifully restored map of Jacksonville, Florida from 1876

Historic bird's eye view of Jacksonville, Florida in 1876

Beautifully detailed map of Salt Lake City, Utah from 1870

Historic bird's eye view of Salt Lake City in 1870