Texas on the Eve of StatehoodThis detailed map provides a captivating portrait of the Independent Republic of Texas on the eve of joining the United States and becoming the 28th State. Scores of towns, cities and counties are shown particularly in the more populous south east portion of the country. Austin, resting along the Colorado River, is marked as the Capital of Texas. The site of the legendary battle of San Jacinto, where the Texans defeated the dictator Santa Anna and won