Lot 261: Mexico

This edition of Arrowsmith's southwestern United States, Texas and Mexico is dated just two years after lot 259, and now shows the "Independent Republic of Texas" in a new configuration. The Republic of Texas is shown in the stovepipe configuration, with the southern border along the Rio Grande ("R. Bravo del Norte"). The northern border now follows the 100th parallel to the Arkansas River. In "Upr. or New California", there is an American Fur Co. Depot on the eastern shore of "Youta or Gt. Salt L.". In New Mexico, the Great Spanish Road is shown from the Red River on the Texas boundary to Santa Fe, and then heading south through the length of Mexico. A large inset depicts central Mexico, centered on Mexico City and showing the important ports of Acapulco, Vera Cruz and Tampico. Although the map is dated 1842, the Texas borders reflect a date circa 1844.

23.8" W x 18.8" H

1842

Original color with light toning along the centerfold, a few spots of foxing, and a centerfold separation that enters 6" into map at bottom and has been archivally repaired on verso. The right and left margins have been trimmed, but there is still ample room for framing.