[Map] Jones & Murphy's Map of the City of Dallas, Texas. Prepared for Morrison & Fourmy's City Directory.

Compiled from the reports of Dallas Co., and latest surveys of the City Engineer. N. p: n. p., 1882. Lithographed by August Gast & Co., St. Louis. Black and white map, measuring 31" x 23", giving a bird's eye view of the city of Dallas with land divided into lots which are numerically designated. Also includes several rail lines that serviced the Dallas area, streets, cemeteries, parks, and the Old Fair Grounds. Certified that "this is the most complete and correct Map ever compiled and drawn of the City of Dallas...from field-notes and actual surveys Dallas. April 22d A. D. 1878" with three facsimile signatures of the City Engineer and two "Late" City Engineers. Originally found as a fold out map in "Morrison & Fourmy's General Directory of the City of Dallas." Mildly toned with small tears along the smoothed folds. Chipped edges. Else fine. Estimate: $500 - $1,000. Included in Heritage Auctions’ Texana Auction #6067, Lot 42125, March 3, 2012, in Houston, TX.