Phelp's Ornamental Map of the United States and Mexico

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 "Distances in Mexico." Scale [ca. 1:11,750,000] (W 133⁰--W 60⁰/N 50⁰--N 15°) Prime meridians: Washington and Greenwich.
Date: 1847
Creator: Phelps, Humphrey, 19th cent. & Barritt, William, b. ca. 1822
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Karte des Staates Texas aufgenommen in die Union 1846 : nach der neuesten Eintheilung

This map shows the state of Texas and surrounding areas. Some counties are outlined in red and there are areas shaded in color. Major cities, roads, bodies of water, and geographic features are marked (with relief shown by hachures). The names and locations of some Native American Indian tribes are also marked in western and northern portions of the state. There are two insets: "Plan von Neu-Brunfels und Comalstadt" (lower left corner) and "Plan von Castroville" (lower right corner).
Date: 1849
Creator: Koenen, Fr.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Map of Texas

Map of the state of Texas and the surrounding areas shown within a circle. Some major cities, bodies of water, and geographic features are marked (with relief shown by hachures); counties are marked with dotted lines and labeled. A list of land districts, counties and county towns is written in two columns around the outside of the map. Scale [ca. 1:9,000,000]. (W 118⁰--W 90⁰/N 43⁰--N 25⁰)
Date: 1849
Creator: R. B. Moody & Co.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Map of Texas from the most recent authorities.

This map shows most of Texas with colored sections illustrating the counties. Some major cities, bodies of water, and geographic features are marked (with relief shown by hachures and spot heights). An inset in the lower left corner is labeled "Texas, north of Red River."
Date: 1846
Creator: Young, J. H. (James Hamilton)
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Map of Texas

Map of Texas showing major cities, geographic features (with relief shown by hachures), and rivers as well as Cross Timbers, Old Spanish Road, and U.S. Traders Road. Texas is outlined in a pink color and the surrounding area is shown without details.
Date: 1841
Creator: Ikin, Arthur
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Spanish Dominions in North America

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
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

[World on Gnomonic Projection: America]

This map shows the southern portion of North America, Central America, and most of South America on gnomonic projection. Various countries are outlined in color. Some major cities, bodies of water, and geographic features are marked (with relief shown by hachures).
Date: 1844
Creator: J. & C. Walker
Object Type: Map
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)
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Amérique septentrionale

This map shows North and Central America with countries outlined in various colors. Major cities, bodies of water, and geographic features are marked (with relief shown by hachures). Additionally, locations of Native American tribes are labeled. There are two insets in the lower left corner showing the islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique.
Date: 1840
Creator: Meissas, Achille, 1799-1874 & Michelot, Auguste, 1792-1866
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Map of the United States, Canada, Texas & Part of Mexico: To Illustrate Olney's School Geography.

This map shows the United States, Texas, and the surrounding areas (portions of Mexico and Canada). U.S. states and territories, as well as Texas, are shaded in various colors. Cities (with populations), Indian tribes, railroads, canals, rivers and mountains (with lengths), and other geographic features are marked on the map (with relief shown by hachures and spot heights). An "Explanation" key is under the title in the lower right corner. In the left part of the map, over a portion of Mexico, there is a table that shows "the distance from Washington to the capital or largest Town of each State; also the distance from each Capital or largest town to each of the others." Scale not given. Prime meridians: Greenwich and Washington
Date: 1844
Creator: Sherman & Smith
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Mexico & Guatemala

This map shows the country of Mexico with each of the states labeled and shaded in various colors. There are two insets: Valley of Mexico (lower left corner) and Guatemala (upper right corner. The inset of Guatemala has colored regions labeled Guatemala, Vera Paz, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. All portions of the map have cities, bodies of water, and geographic features marked (with relief shown by hachures). Scale [ca.1:11,700,000].
Date: 1846
Creator: Tanner, Henry Schenck, 1786-1858
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Stromgebiet von Nordamerica

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
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Political map of the United States, Texas, Mexico and the British Provinces: adapted to Woodbridges Geography.

This map shows the United States, the Republic of Texas, and Mexico as well as some of the surrounding areas. Each of the U.S. states and territories, Texas, and Mexico are outlined in various colors. Towns, bodies of water, and geographic features are marked (with relief shown by hachures). There are three insets: District of Columbia (lower left corner); Michigan, Wisconsin & Iowa (lower right corner); and Map of Railways & Canals in the Middle States (upper right corner). There is a key at the bottom of the page that gives "References & Explanations."
Date: 1845
Creator: Atwood, John M., b. ca. 1818
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

The Western Hemisphere

This map shows the Western Hemisphere including North and Central America, South America, and the surrounding areas. Each continent is outlined and shaded in color. Major cities, islands, and regions are labeled. Bodies of water and geographic features are marked (with relief shown by hachures). Scale not given.
Date: July 1, 1841
Creator: Cruchley, G. F.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Manuscript map of Mexico City at the time of the Mexican War]

Map shows locations of Mexican and American military forces in the vicinity of Mexico City and Chapultepec, between Tacubaya Road, the San Cosmo Causeway, and Bolivar Causeway; structures and vegetation. Includes key to map. Scale not given.
Date: 1847
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Central America and the West Indies from the latest and best authorities.

Map shows West Indies sailing routes and related major cities and ports. Lower Mexico and northwest coast of South America is also shown and Texas is identified as a separate entity. Layouts of cities in port insets; parishes, towns and estates for inset of Jamaica. Includes key to "Abreviations of the Names of the Nations possessiong the West India Is." Insets: "The Harbour and City of Havana," "Jamaica," and "The Harbours of Port Royal & Kingston." Relief shown by hachures. Depths shown by soundings. Scale [ca. 1:13,000,000].
Date: [1840..1850]
Creator: Hall, Sidney
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Mexico, Mittel-America, Texas

Map shows major cities and areas of Native American habitation in the southern half of the continental United States, Mexican states, Central America, and Texas. Texas boundary lines are to the Rio Grande. Includes legend; indexes to Mexican states, Central American countries, and mountains south of the twenty degree line of latitude. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Scale: [ca. 1:12,220,000].
Date: [1840..1860]
Creator: Flemming, C. (Carl), 1806-1878
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Planisphère.

Map shows six continents and appeared in the author's Atlas National Illustré des 86 Départments et des Possessions de la France [Illustrated Atlas of 86 National Departments and Possessions of France]. Includes text and illustrations. Scale not given.
Date: 1847
Creator: Levasseur, Victor
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Plan of Monterey [Mexico] from actual survey

Map shows routes of U. S. troops in and around Monterrey, Mexico during the Mexican War; street names, buildings, fortifications, and agricultural fields. Includes "explanation" and three illustrations of buildings. Relief shown by hachures. Scale not given.
Date: 1847
Creator: Norman, C. R.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Map of the villages of Astoria (late Hallett's Cove) & Ravenswood, Long Island

Map shows mid-nineteenth century Long Island, New York landowners' names, tract and lot lines, street names, and buildings. Cadastral map. Scale not given.
Date: 1840
Creator: J. Price Lith. (Firm)
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Central America [Map] II: Including Texas, California and the northern states of Mexico.

Map shows areas of geographical interest and areas of Native American habitation; Texas boundaries include Santa Fe. Includes historical notes and dates of exploration, key to abbreviations used. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Scale [ca. 1:7,600,000].
Date: 1842
Creator: J. & C. Walker
Object Type: Map
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
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Nordamerikanische Freistaaten nach den besten Quellen.

Map shows western territories and by Indian tribe: Mandan, Ozark, Osage, Sioux, and of Oregon [without its northwest corner]; separate entity of Texas without its panhandle and with its southern boundary as the [unlabeled] Nueces River. Includes index to free and slave states and territories. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:12,500,000].
Date: 1845
Creator: Radefeld, Carl Christian Franz, 1788-1874
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

United States and Texas.

Map shows Texas, eastern states from the east coast to the states and territories flanking the Mississippi River; cities, major roads, and existing and proposed railroads and canals. Inset: "Sketch of the River Niagara." Includes note and legend. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Scale [ca. 1:5,500,000].
Date: 1844
Creator: Johnston, Alexander Keith, 1804-1871
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History