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Ornamental Map of the United States and Mexico, 1848

Ornamental Map of the United States and Mexico, 1848
Description:

Map of the United States, Mexico and Cuba circa 1848. The map shows the Oregon Territory, New California, Missouri Territory and Texas along with other states and territories. The map also has illustrations of events, people and places in the United States, including George Washington.

Creator: Ensigns and Thayer
Location:
Location:
Location:
Creation Date: Unknown
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: Unknown
Coverage:
Place
United States
Place
Mexico
Place
Cuba
Era
The Texas Frontier, 1846-1861
Date
1848
Description:

Map of the United States, Mexico and Cuba circa 1848. The map shows the Oregon Territory, New California, Missouri Territory and Texas along with other states and territories. The map also has illustrations of events, people and places in the United States, including George Washington.

Physical Description:

Color cerograph map on paper with hand coloring: 25.0 in. X 32.0 in.

Language: English
Subject(s):
Keyword(s): Oregon Territory | Missouri Territory | New California | Pacific Ocean | Atlantic Ocean | Maps |
Partner:
University of Texas at Arlington Libraries
Collection:
Where the West Begins: Capturing Fort Worth's Historic Treasures
Identifier:
  • LOCAL-CONT-NO: 20-12-120037
  • ARK: ark:/67531/metapth41373
Resource Type: Map
Format: Image

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