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Map of an exploring expedition to the Rocky Mountains in the year 1842 and to Oregon & North California in the years 1843-44.

Map shows expeditionary route taken by Captain John C. Fremont across the American West; camps, military posts, Native American trails, areas of Native American habitation, and rivers. Inset: "Profile of the route from the mouth of the Kansas to the Pacific by Capt. J.C. Fremont in 1843." Relief shown by hachures and by profile chart. Scale [ca. 1:3,000,000].
Date: 1849
Creator: Frémont, John Charles
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Map of California, Oregon, and Texas, and the territories adjoining with routes &c.

Map shows areas of Native American habitation, roads, territorial boundaries, military routes, cities, towns, and notable physical features for California, Texas, Oregon [Territory], Nebraska Territory], New Mexico [Territory], and "Indian Territory." Includes: "Table of Distances." Relief shown by hachures. Scale not indicated.
Date: 1849
Creator: Colton, J. H. (Joseph Hutchins), 1800-1893
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Map of California, Oregon, Texas and the Territories adjoining with Routes and c.

Topographic map of the Western United States and northern Mexico, showing Texas, California, Oregon, and Indian Territory. The map includes rivers, creeks, roads, and areas of elevation. Relief shown in hachures.
Date: 1849
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Map of the gold region[s] of California: showing the routes via Chagres and Panama, Cape Horn, &c.

Map shows historic routes of exploration, suggested routes of travel to California's Gold region, Oregon, areas of Native American habitation, and major cities. Includes text in lower panel: "Important directions to persons emigrating to California" and "Description of California, or the new gold region." Relief shown by hachures. Depths by soundings. Scale [ca. 1:6,000,000] and [ca. 1:40,000,000].
Date: 1849
Creator: Ensigns & Thayer
Object Type: Map
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.
Object Type: Map
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
Object Type: Map
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
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Topographical sketch of the gold & quicksilver district of California, July 25, 1848.

Map shows gold discovery locations, silver and mercury mines, mine roads, area missions, area ranches, and some north central California settlements. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Scale [1:690,000].
Date: 1848
Creator: Ord, Edward Otho Cresap, 1818-1883
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Distances & number of men.

Sketch of military posts along the California coast between Sacramento and La Paz with inset detailing distances between each post and number of men at each one
Date: June 19, 1847
Creator: California. Adjutant's Office.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

"Sketch of the Battle of Sacramento, Feb. 28th, 1847"

Map accompanied by detailed notes regarding movements south of Rancho Sacramento between the Sacramento River and Arroyo Seco
Date: February 28, 1847
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

"Sketch of the Battle of Los Angeles, Upper California, fought between the Americans and Mexicans Jan. 9th, 1847. from a sketch of Emory"

Map shows pueblo of de los Angeles, American camp, battle positions of the Americans and Mexicans, and position of the advancing Americans
Date: January 9, 1847
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Map of California coast and military posts]

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
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Mexico, Texas und Californien.

Map shows geography, political borders, and settlements in the mid-nineteenth century southwest part of North America. Locations of German and French colonies in Texas and California gold mines are indicated. Insets: "Plateau von Mexico" and "Die Republiken von Central-America." No scale noted.
Date: 1847
Creator: Kiepert, Heinrich, 1818-1899
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Mexico, Texas und Californien [Accompanying Text].

Explanation and supporting information related to map that shows geography, political borders, and settlements in the mid-nineteenth century southwest part of North America with locations of German and French colonies in Texas and gold mines in California.
Date: 1847
Creator: Kiepert, Heinrich, 1818-1899
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Sketch of the Battle de Los Angeles, Upper California, fought between the Americans and Mexicans, January 9th, 1847.

Map shows Pueblo de Los Angeles, Rio de Los Angeles, roads, and troop positions of Americans and Mexicans. Relief shown by hachures. Scale not given.
Date: 1847
Creator: Emory, William H. (William Hemsley), 1811-1887
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Sketch of the battle de Los Angeles, upper California fought between the Americans and Mexicans, Jany. 9th 1847

Map shows Pueblo de Los Angeles, Rio de Los Angeles, roads, and troop positions of Americans and Mexicans. Relief shown by hachures. Scale not given.
Date: 1847
Creator: Emory, William H. (William Hemsley), 1811-1887
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Sketch of the Battle of Sacramento Feb. 28th 1847.

Map shows positions of American and Mexican troops during the Battle of Sacramento. Includes index to troop positions. Includes troop and casualty statistics. Relief shown by hachures. Scale not given.
Date: 1847
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

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

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
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Western Territories of the United States.

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
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
Accompaniment to Mitchell's New Map of Texas, Oregon, and California, With the Regions Adjoining (open access)

Accompaniment to Mitchell's New Map of Texas, Oregon, and California, With the Regions Adjoining

Text with detailed description of the areas shown by the accompanying map, including geographical and cultural information.
Date: 1846
Creator: Mitchell, S. Augustus (Samuel Augustus), 1792-1868
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

A map of the United States of Mexico : as organized and defined by the several acts of the Congress of that Republic, constructed from a great variety of printed and manuscript documents.

Map shows the geography, settlements, and political borders in mid-nineteenth century southwestern North America. Texas area shows Cross Timbers, Austin's Grant, Austin's Colony, and DeWitt's Colony. Inset: "Map of the roads & C. from Veracruz & Alvarado to Mexico." Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:5,069,000].
Date: 1846
Creator: Tanner, Henry Schenck, 1786-1858
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

A new map of Texas, Oregon, and California : with the regions adjoining / compiled from the most recent authorities.

Hand drawn map showing the emigration route from Missouri to Oregon in 1845 with geographical features. A table of stops along the routes with mileage included. There are some brief written descriptions of areas of the west.
Date: 1846
Creator: Mitchell, S. Augustus (Samuel Augustus), 1792-1868
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Map of the Californias.

Map shows provincial boundary lines, rivers, trails, and areas of Native American habitation in Upper and Lower California. Includes manuscript notes on boundaries proposed in 1849. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:3,380,000].
Date: 1845
Creator: Farnham, Thomas Jefferson, 1804-1848
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

The North-west-coast of North America and adjacent territories.

Map shows Russian Possessions, treat boundaries between United States and Spanish Possessions (1819) and British Possessions (1818), physical landmarks, "wagon road to Santa Fe," major settlements and forts. Includes image and note: "Facsimile of a Medal struck at Boston in 1787 on occasion of the departure of the vessels Columbia and Washington for the North West Coast of America...." Inset: The North Pacific Ocean and the adjacent coasts and islands. Relief shown by hachures. Scale not given.
Date: 1840
Creator: Burr, David H., 1803-1875
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History