A New Map of Mexico and Adjacent Provinces compiled from Original Documents

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IdentifierMaps_202aDate1810DescriptionThis general map of Mexico shows the southwestern United States north to the forty-second parallel and the Gulf Coast east to the Pascagula River in Mississippi. Drawing on Humboldt's Carte Generale du Royaume de la Nouvelle Espagne, 1809, Arrowsmith recorded significant advances in Texas geography over his earlier Chart of the West Indies, 1803.

In coastal detail, Arrowsmith's maps are very similar and show little or no advance over the Carta Esferica, 1799, which they generall follow, independently or through Humboldt. In interior detail, however, the Arrowsmith maps are quite distinct, with Mexico being far superior. Most noticeably, Arrowsmith added the Brazos River, which he had omitted entirely on the 1803 map, and he correctly named the Trinity River, which he had previously called the "Rio Arrokisos." Language NoteEnglishSubjectCoasts--Mexico, Gulf of--MapsMexico--MapsTexas--MapsCopyright StatementNo Copyright – Non-Commercial Use OnlySizeTwo folding sheets forming one 128x158 centimeter map.CartographerAaron Arrowsmith

CollectionMary Moody Northen Maritime History Collection

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A New Map of Mexico and Adjacent Provinces compiled from Original Documents