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Phelp's Ornamental Map of the United States and Mexico

Description: This map shows the United States and Mexico and some surrounding areas. Various regions in the west are shaded in color and the regions in the east are outlined in color. Major cities, bodies of water, and geographic areas are marked (with relief shown by hachures). Additionally, the Great Oregon Railroad route from Chicago to Oregon City, Fremont's exploration route, and the Santa Fe Traders route are marked. There are two shaded text boxes list "Population of The Republic of Mexico" and "… more
Date: 1847
Creator: Phelps, Humphrey, 19th cent. & Barritt, William, b. ca. 1822
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Spanish Dominions in North America

Description: This map shows portions of North and Central America. Various regions are outlined in different colors. Some cities, bodies of water, and geographic features are marked (with relief shown by hachures).
Date: 1847
Creator: Neele & Son
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Stromgebiet von Nordamerica

Description: This map shows North and Central America and the surrounding areas. Several large regions are outlined in various colors and labeled. Bodies of water are marked and labeled (with relief shown by spot heights). There is a table at the bottom of the map giving the lengths of the Mississippi-Missouri, Mackenzie, Rio del Norte, Saskatchewan, Columbia, Ohio, and Colorado rivers in German miles. Scale [ca. 1:31,680,000].
Date: 1847
Creator: Radefeld, Carl Christian Franz, 1788-1874
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

[Letter from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis and Albert Huth, October 11, 1847]

Description: Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to [Ferdinand] Louis and Albert [Huth] questioning why he has not received responses yet. Included is a copy of a letter from the widow of Anton Gsell certifying that she is, in fact, his widow. He also mentioned a new law that would restrict who could deal with the immigration business. Signed by Huth on October 11, 1847 in Neufreystaedt.
Date: October 11, 1847
Creator: Huth, Ludwig
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Notification of land rights, January 2, 1847]

Description: Document by Castro notifying the colonists that Huth is the legal owner of only the land his house occupies and an additional 40 acres across the river and therefore has no right to sell, rent or transfer any other property. He goes on to list their financial disagreement and states that a court hearing will decide who the debtor really is. Signed Hr. Castro on January 2, 1847 in Castroville.
Date: January 2, 1847
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

Map of the Territory of New Mexico.

Description: Map shows mid-nineteenth century New Mexico roads, trails, settlements, landmarks, and areas of Native American habitation. Includes notes. Relief shown by hachures. Scale not given.
Date: 1847
Creator: Abert, J. W. (James William), 1820-1897
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Sketch of the Passage of the Rio San Gabriel, Upper California, by the Americans discomfiting the opposing Mex. forces, Jan. 8th, 1847.

Description: Map shows position of Mexican and American troops before the battle and outlines campsites after the battle. Includes a short reach of the Rio San Gabriel and topography of the battle area. Relief shown by hachures. Scale not given.
Date: 1847
Creator: Emory, William H. (William Hemsley), 1811-1887
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

[Map of California coast and military posts]

Description: Map shows military posts and towns along the California coast from Sacramento to San Diego during the Mexican War [1846 - 1848]. Includes: Distances & number of men [at posts]. Inset: Lower California. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:4,300,000].
Date: 1847
Creator: Duval, Peter S., 1804 or 5-1886
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Sketch accompanying Col. Price despatch.

Description: Map shows troop positions and artillery by symbol and names of their commanders, and shows by lines, troop movements. Outlines and shows buildings in Taos Pueblo [currently located in New Mexico]. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:3,757].
Date: 1847
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Western Territories of the United States.

Description: Map shows areas of Native American habitation, geographical points of interest, military outposts, and some cities. Areas covered include "Oregon Territory," "Nebraska Territory," parts of "Minnisota," Iowa, "Indian Territory," and "Upper California." The Texas panhandle is depicted extending into the Rocky Mountains. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:6,000,000].
Date: 1847
Creator: Sherman & Smith
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Map of Mexico, including Yucatan and Upper California exhibiting the chief cities and towns, the principal travelling routes, &c., 1847.

Description: Map shows Mexican boundaries including California [Old Southwest] and Texas as a separate entity with extended boundaries. Locations of Mexican War battlefields, provinces, major cities, geography, layout of city of Monterrey on inset. Ancilliary map: "Map of the principal roads from Vera Cruz and Alvarado to the City of Mexico, including the Valley of Mexico, mountains, plains, volcanoes, lakes, &c." Insets: "Battle Field of Monterey" and "Profile of the Road between Mexico City and Vera Cruz.… more
Date: 1847
Creator: Mitchell, S. Augustus (Samuel Augustus), 1792-1868
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library
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