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A Correct Map of the Seat of War in Mexico

A Correct Map of the Seat of War in Mexico
Description:

Map of the Seat of War in Mexico, circa 1847. The map has a written description and illustrations surrounding the land. The map shows topographical data.

Creator: J. Goldsborough Bruff
Location:
Creation Date: 1847
Partner(s):
University of Texas at Arlington Libraries
Collection(s):
Where the West Begins: Capturing Fort Worth's Historic Treasures
Creator (Cartographer):
Original Creation Date: 1847
Coverage:
Place
Mexico
Era
The Texas Frontier, 1846-1861
Date
1847
Description:

Map of the Seat of War in Mexico, circa 1847. The map has a written description and illustrations surrounding the land. The map shows topographical data.

Note:

Written underneath the title on the map is, "Being a Copy of Gen. Arista's Map, taken at Resaca de la Palma, with additions and Corrections; Embellished with Diagrams of the Battles of 8th & 9th May, and Capture of Monetery, with a memorandum of forces engaged, results, &c, and Plan of Vera Cruz and Castle of San Juan de Ulua."

Physical Description:

Lithographed map with hand coloring: 24.0 in. X 32.0 in.

Language: English
Subject(s):
Keyword(s): Topographies | Maps
Contributor(s):
Partner:
University of Texas at Arlington Libraries
Collection:
Where the West Begins: Capturing Fort Worth's Historic Treasures
Identifier:
  • LOCAL-CONT-NO: 46_2_81-170
  • ARK: ark:/67531/metapth41372
Resource Type: Map
Format: Image

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