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Map of the route pursued in 1849 by the U.S. troops under the command of Bvt. Lieut. Col. Jno. M. Washington, Governor of New Mexico, in an expedition against the Navajos Indians.

Map shows expedition routes [in red], military camps, and Navajo Indian pueblos. Includes notes, map notations, and Table of Distances. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:633,600].
Date: 1849
Creator: Simpson, J. H. (James Hervey), 1813-1883
System: The Portal to Texas History

Map of the states of Missouri, Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin, the territory of Minnesota, and the mineral lands of Lake Superior.

Map shows mid-nineteenth century Midwestern United States counties, township grid, roads, railroads, canals, cities, towns, areas of Native American habitation, and notable physical features. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:1,840,000].
Date: 1849
Creator: Drake, Ira S.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Map of the territory of Minnesota exhibiting the route of the expedition to the Red River of the north, in the summer of 1849.

Map shows "Proposed line of grants for railroads," Native American place names [with translation] and areas of Native American habitation by tribe. Includes notes and dates. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Scale [ca. 1:1,250,000].
Date: 1849
Creator: Pope, John, 1822-1892
System: The Portal to Texas History

Map of the United States Mexico &c. 1849.

Map of the United States, Mexico, and South America circa 1849. The map contains minimal topographical data, names of locations, names of rivers and water bodies, and a brief table of distances.
Date: 1849
Creator: D. Appleton & Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Map of the United States, the British provinces, Mexico &c. : showing the routes of the U.S. mail steam packets to California, and a plan of the gold region.

Map shows mid-nineteenth century routes by land, and by sea via Cape Horn and Panama, to California; shows historic routes of exploration, major cities, mineral resources and mining activity, international boundary claims, Central America, and the West Indies; shows areas of Native American habitation and population statistics by tribe in Indian Territory, "Mandan District," Upper California, Oregon Territory, and small illustrations of several types of sailing vessels. Insets: "Map of the Gold Region. California," "From New York to San Francisco via Cape Horn" [South America], and "Pyramid Lake, Upper California." Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Scales [ca. 1:14,800,000], [ca. 1:5,070,000], and [ca. 1:75,000,000].
Date: 1849
Creator: Atwood, John M., b. ca. 1818
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Maps and Notes to Accompany an Expedition Narrative]

Two maps that accompany a narrative about a U.S. expedition in 1849. The first sketch map is of the area around the Dead Sea (Scale ca. 1:126,720). The second sketch map details the area around the River Jordan (Scale ca. 1:63,360). Each map includes some landmarks of the area and depths including relief shown by hachures. An additional page (front and back) has handwritten notes containing the expense sheet from the expedition.
Date: 1849
Creator: Lynch, William Francis, 1801-1865.
System: The UNT Digital Library

Mitchell's map of South Carolina : exhibiting its internal improvements, roads, distances &c.

Map shows counties, roads, canals, railroads, swamps, cities and towns; churches, ferries, and businesses on insets. Includes explanation and table of "principal stage routes through South Carolina." Insets: "Vicinity of Columbia" and "Vicinity of Charleston." Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:1,217,000].
Date: 1849
Creator: Young, J. H. (James Hamilton)
System: The Portal to Texas History

No. 1 A Map to illustrate the most advantageous communications from the Gulf of Mexico and the Mississippi Valley to California and the Pacific Ocean.

Map of the Southwestern United States and northern Mexico, showing Indian Territory, state lines, towns, capitals, roads, railroads, bodies of water, and areas of elevation. Relief shown in hachures. Scale [ca. 1:3,801,600] (60 miles to the inch).
Date: 1849
Creator: Creuzbar, Robert
System: The Portal to Texas History

No. 15 Map of Mexico, Guatimala, and the West Indies.

This map shows Mexico and the Caribbean as well as the surrounding areas (including southern portions of the United States and northern portions of South America). Some parts of the map are shaded in green. Mexican states are labeled and cities, bodies of water, and geographic features are marked (with relief shown by hachures and spot heights). Beneath the title, there is a block of text labeled "Remarks" that describes the islands of the Caribbean. There is an inset (lower-left corner) showing the area between Mexico City and the city of Veracruz, but not the cities themselves. A second map is shown in an inset (lower left corner) which depicts the portion of Mexico that includes Mexico City and Vera Cruz. Scale [ca. 1:22,176,000]. Prime meridians: Greenwich and Washington.
Date: 1849
Creator: Young, J. H. (James Hamilton)
System: The Portal to Texas History

Ontario & Quebec.

Map shows mid-nineteenth century Ontario and Quebec, Canada canals, districts, counties, cities, towns, and existing and proposed railroads. Scale [ca. 1:2,028,000].
Date: [1849..1869]
Creator: Bartholomew, John, 1831-1893
System: The Portal to Texas History

Part of north eastern Texas shewing the route of the inspectors.

Map of north eastern Texas showing route of the inspectors circa 1849. Includes counties, towns, rivers and some geographic features.
Date: 1849
Creator: R. B. Moody & Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Reconnaissances of Routes from San Antonio De Bexar El Paso Del Norte, &c. &c.

Map of proposed and existing routes of travel taken by military expeditions across Texas. Map includes American-Indian trails, military posts, and water resources. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:633,600] (20 miles to the inch).
Date: 1849
Creator: Johnson, J. E.; Smith, W. F.; Bryan, F. T. & Whiting, W. H. C.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Reconnaissances of routes from San Antonio de Bexar to El Paso del Norte, &c. &c. : Including the reconnaissance of Lt. W.H.C. Whiting, U.S. Engr., 1849.

Map shows proposed and existing routes of travel taken by military expeditions across Texas along the Rio Grande, Pecos, and other rivers; between El Paso and San Antonio; between San Antonio and the Red River; between Corpus Christi and San Antonio and area near the Horsehead Crossing on the Pecos River. Also shows Native American trails, military posts, and water resources. Routes of exploration colored. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:633,600].
Date: 1849
Creator: Whiting, William Henry Chase, 1824-1865
System: The Portal to Texas History

Reconnoissances of Routes from San Antonio de Bexar, El Paso Del Norte

Map of a portion of the state of Texas, showing routes from San Antonio to El Paso in 1849. Includes rivers and some topographical features.
Date: 1849
Creator: United States. Army. Corps of Engineers.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Topographisch-geognostische Karte von Texas : mit Zugrundelegung der geographischen Karte v. Wilson nach eigenen Beobachtungen bearbeitet.

Map shows mid-nineteenth century Cross Timbers, land grants, and Native American settlements, geography, and cities in Texas. Includes legend color keyed to geological formations and historical notes. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:2,000,000].
Date: 1849
Creator: Roemer, Ferdinand, 1818-1891
System: The Portal to Texas History

United States and Texas.

Map shows existing and proposed canals and railroads across the eastern United States, its western territories, and [independent] Texas. Includes legend and notes. Inset: Sketch of the River Niagara. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Scale [ca. 1:5,500,000].
Date: 1849
Creator: Johnston, Alexander Keith, 1804-1871
System: The Portal to Texas History

Watercolor map of Trinity City, Texas.

Map shows planned streets and lots for Trinity City, Texas. No scale noted.
Date: 1849
Creator: Gibbs
System: The Portal to Texas History

Topographical sketch of the Gold & Quicksilver District of California.

Map of the Gold and Quicksilver District of California circa July 25, 1848. Topographical data, water bodies, and a scale of geographical miles are included. The first official map of the Gold Region.
Date: July 25, 1848
Creator: Edward O.C. Ord.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Battles of Mexico : Survey of the line of operations of the U.S. Army, under command of Major General Winfield Scott, on the 19th & 20th August & on the 8th, 12th & 13th September, 1847.

Map shows positions and routes of troops by brigade, division, battalions, and batteries; location of fortifications, buildings, roads, streets, ranches, and terrain for Mexico City and the vicinity to the south and east. Includes key to symbols and casualty statistics for the battles of Contreras, Churubusco, Molino del Rey, and Chapultepec. Inset: "Part of the Valley of Mexico." Relief shown by hachures and pictorially. Scale [ca. 1:31,680].
Date: 1848
Creator: McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885
System: The Portal to Texas History

Cass County

Map of Cass County, Texas, including the Piney Woods region. Scale ca. 1:133,334 (4000 varas per inch).
Date: 1848
Creator: Holcomb, A. F.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Disturnell's Hudson River guide.

Map shows counties, roads, railroads, cities, and towns along the Hudson River from the Atlantic Ocean to Baker's Falls. Includes distances, text, steamboat and train schedules, and ship and train illustrations; text in panels on left and right of map. Relief shown by hachures. Scale not given.
Date: [1848..1850]
Creator: Disturnell, John, 1801-1877
System: The Portal to Texas History

Etats-Unis et nouvelle Bretagne.

Map shows mid-nineteenth century geography, political lines, territories, and cities in the United States and most of Canada and Mexico. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:19,008,000].
Date: [1848..1852]
Creator: Antoine, Louis
System: The Portal to Texas History

Map of Oregon and Upper California from the surveys of John Charles Frémont and other authorities.

Map shows major physical features, areas of Native American habitation, major cities, and towns. Northern portion of map is labeled "Oregon Territory" and "Missouri Territory." Southern portion is "Upper California and New Mexico" with the "February 1848 Treaty Boundary Line between Mexico and the United States." Notes and "explanations" are included. Inset: "Profile of the Traveling Route from the South Pass of the Rocky Mountains to the Bay of San Francisco." Relief shown by hachures and spot heights, and by profile. Scale [1:3,000,000].
Date: 1848
Creator: Preuss, Charles, 1803-1854
System: The Portal to Texas History

Map of Oregon and Upper California : from the surveys of John Charles Frémont and other authorities.

Map shows major physical features, areas of Indian habitation, major cities and towns; northern portion of map is labeled Oregon Territory, Missouri Territory, southern portion is Upper California and New Mexico; February 1848 treaty boundary line between Mexico and the United States. Includes notes and "explanations." Inset: "Profile of the travelling route from the South Pass of the the Rocky Mountains to the Bay of San Francisco." Relief shown by hachures and spot heights, and by profile. Scale [1:3,000,000].
Date: 1848
Creator: Preuss, Charles, 1803-1854
System: The Portal to Texas History