The Republic of Texas as Recognized by the United StatesThe annexation of Texas by the United States was a dominant issue of the presidential campaign of 1844. This map, drawn by an engineer in the U. S. Army, was the first to accurately depict all of Texas, including many towns and rivers. As recognized by a major foreign power, this map not only reflected history but helped shape it. This map is very detailed including population statistics for the chief towns of the Republic of Texas. Austin is listed