Business Details
20 Years
experience
Historical Landowner Maps & Genealogy Books
Arphax Publishing has been dedicated to serving genealogical and historical research communities since 2006. Our flagship offerings include the Family Maps series and Texas Land Survey Maps, which provide meticulously detailed landowner records, historical roadways, streams, railroads, towns, and cemetery locations. Each congressional township map in our Family Maps series is designed to be viewed alongside complementary maps showcasing geographical features and infrastructure. Our Texas Land Survey Maps offer a unique organizational structure that allows users to visualize all landowners and geographical elements within a single area. With approximately 1.5 million landowners mapped across our book collection and over 12 million mapped through our subscription service HistoryGeo.com, we provide unparalleled insights into frontier settlement patterns.We specialize in catering to libraries nationwide, offering customizable Standing Order Programs tailored to specific budgetary, geographical, or volume-based criteria. Our downloadable book excerpts and printable order forms ensure easy access to our research tools, while our toll-free customer service line provides direct support during business hours. Our commitment to preserving historical data has earned us consistent praise from researchers who rely on our resources for discovering previously unknown genealogical connections.
Services
Family Maps Series
Texas Land Survey Maps
HistoryGeo Subscription Service
Library Standing Orders
Downloadable Book Excerpts
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We offer over 1.5 million landowner maps across 52 Texas counties
- Our subscription service maps 12 million landowners through HistoryGeo.com
- We provide customizable Standing Order Programs for libraries nationwide
- Our books combine patent maps with road, stream, and railroad data
- We've served genealogical research communities continuously since 2006
Services
Family Maps Series
Our Family Maps series provides three complementary maps per congressional township: patent (landowner) maps, road maps, and geographical feature maps showing streams and railroads. Each set includes cemetery and town locations for comprehensive historical context. These books help researchers trace land ownership patterns and family connections across 25+ U.S. states.
Texas Land Survey Maps
Texas-focused landowner maps organize data to show all property owners and geographical features within specific areas on single maps. This unique format simplifies frontier settlement pattern analysis for researchers studying Texas history. The maps combine historical land records with modern geographical information systems technology.
HistoryGeo Subscription Service
Our HistoryGeo.com platform provides digital access to over 12 million landowner records, offering the most comprehensive frontier settlement mapping available. Subscribers gain interactive access to historical data that complements our physical publications, with search capabilities and layered map views for detailed genealogical research.
Library Standing Orders
We create customized Standing Order Programs for libraries with configurable parameters including budget limits, geographical focus, and volume thresholds. This service ensures institutions receive relevant publications automatically while maintaining complete control over acquisition criteria and spending levels.
Downloadable Book Excerpts
Free PDF excerpts demonstrate our publications' research value by showcasing original landowner maps, indexes, and geographical data. These samples help potential customers evaluate our products before purchase, providing direct access to the quality and detail found in our full Family Maps book collection.
Questions
What types of historical data do you provide?
We offer landowner maps, patent records, road networks, stream locations, railroad routes, town sites, and cemetery data through our books and digital platform.
How can libraries establish standing orders?
We customize standing order programs with configurable parameters including budget limits, geographical focus, and volume thresholds to meet each library's specific needs.
Do you offer digital access to your collections?
Yes, our HistoryGeo.com subscription service provides digital access to over 12 million landowner records with interactive map views and search capabilities.
Are sample materials available?
We provide free downloadable PDF excerpts showcasing our original landowner maps, indexes, and geographical data to demonstrate research value before purchase.
How are Texas land surveys organized differently?
Our Texas Land Survey Maps uniquely organize data to show all landowners and geographical features within specific areas on single maps for easier analysis.
What states are covered in your collections?
We offer publications covering 25+ U.S. states including Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Louisiana, and most Midwestern and Southern states with frontier settlement history.
