Texas - The Empire State40. 5 by 39 inches framed. 31. 5 by 30 inches unframed. This heroic scale map gives us a fascinating insight into the dynamic growth Texas enjoyed in the late 19th century. It was published to encourage prospective settlers to come down for a "look see" visit. The map itself is highly detailed; topographic features include springs, water holes, old forts, salt flats, mountain passes and many individual ranches besides the usual rivers, mountain