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970. [Battles of Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma, May 8 and 9, 1846] [Texas]. [Glynn, C. R. ]. [1846?]. 4 maps, 1 sheet. Colored pen-and-ink ms., 23 x 26 cm. Scale not given.
These maps show the lines of battle and the actual battles at Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma (May 8-9, 1846) at the outset of the U.S.-Mexican War, 1846-1848. Maps include locations of U.S. and Mexican forces with names of commanders, gun emplacements, and troop movements. Maps were prepared during the U.S.-Mexican War, 1846-1848.
G4031 .S44 1846 .G Vault
Texas/Mexico/United States--Southwest
971. Mapa Geográfico q[ue] manifiesta las Poblaciones situad[a]s en el Seno q[u]e forma el Terreno Comprendido entre los dos Presidios de S[a]n Ant[oni]o de Bejar, y el de la Bahia del Espiritu Santo....[Texas]. [late 18th century]. Pen-and-ink tracing, 28 x 40 cm. Scale ca. 1:950,000.
This Spanish map of the area around San Antonio and Bahía, Texas includes roads, streams, pictorial representation of relief, settlements, missions, ranchos, and presidios. Map includes a keyed legend.
G4030 184- .M Vault
Texas/United States--Southwest
972. Mapa topográfico de la Provincia de Texas. Austin, Estevan [ Stephen Austin]. [1822?]. Colored pen-and-ink ms., 31 1/2 x 36 cm. Scale ca. 1:3,000,000.
This map of the Mexican province of Texas includes streams, forests, plains, pictorial representation of mountains, European and Native American settlements, and roads including "Camino de Comanches", "Camino que va à los Opelousas" and "Camino que va à Nachistoches". This map recognizes the Río Nueces as the boundary between the province of Texas and the adjacent provinces of Coahuila and Nuevo Santander. The United States is shown on the east separated from Texas by the Sabine and Red Rivers.
G4030 1822 .A9 Vault
Texas/United States--Southwest
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973. Plan of the Ground Situated to the north of Matamoras between the Rio Bravo & the Arroyo Colorado [Texas and Mexico]. Berlandier, Luis. [1846?]. Colored pen-and-ink tracing, 32 x 49 cm. Scale not given.
This Mexican map, showing the locations of the Battles of Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma at the outset of the U.S.-Mexican War, includes streams, roads, pictorial representation of relief, settlements, troop encampments, and the battle sites. A copy of this map was taken from the portfolio of Mexican General Arista after the May 9, 1846 battle at Resaca de la Palma. Apparently this copy is from the collection of Montgomery Meigs of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
G4031 .S44 1846 .B Vault
Texas/Mexico/United States--Southwest
974. Plano. Del Lago De S[a]n Bernardo En El Seno Mexicano. [Texas]. Vico, Ant[oni]o. [late 18th century]. Pencil, pen-and-ink ms., 35 x 45 cm. Scale ca. 1:950,000. (Maggs purchase map collection; 268). 91-680951.
This Spanish map of Matagorda Bay and vicinity includes coastline, coastal features, navigational hazards, streams, and two destroyed settlements. One of the settlements had been a French colony founded by La Salle in the late 17th century. This map was prepared by Vico under the direction of Pedro Rivelles of the Real Escuela de Navegación, Cadiz, Spain and is part of the G&M Division's collection from that school acquired from Maggs Brothers, London.
G4032 .S26 1792 .V5 Vault
Texas--Gulf Coast/United States--Southwest
975. Plano Del Lago De San Bernardo En El Seno Mexicano [Texas]. Sanchez, Josef Maria. 1783. Wash, pen-and-ink ms., 45 x 35 cm. Scale ca. 1:950,000. (Maggs purchase map collection; 267). 91-680952.
This Spanish map of Matagorda Bay and vicinity includes coastline, coastal features, navigational hazards, streams, and two destroyed settlements; one of the settlements had been a French colony founded by La Salle in the late 17th century. Map is oriented with west at top. Map was prepared by Sanchez under the direction of Pedro Rivelles of the Real Escuela de Navegación, Cadiz, Spain and is part of the G&M Division's collection from that school acquired from Maggs Brothers, London.
G4032 .S26 1783 .S2 Vault
Texas--Gulf Coast/United States--Southwest
976. Plano del Lago de S[a]n Bernardo Situado en la Costa del N[orte] del Seno Mexicano....[Texas]. [18th century]. Colored pen-and-ink ms., 20 x 44 cm. Scale ca. 1:1,955,000. (Maggs purchase map collection; 266). 91-680944.
This Spanish map depicting Matagorda Bay and vicinity includes coastlines, coastal features, navigational hazards, and pictorial representation of settlements; map also includes a keyed legend. One of the settlements on map is "Pueblo de los Franceses", alluding to the location of the destroyed French colony established by La Salle in the late 17th century. This map is part of the G&M Division's collection from the Real Escuela de Navegación, Cadiz, Spain purchased from Maggs Brothers, London.
G4032 .S26 17-- .P5 Vault
Texas--Gulf Coast/United States--Southwest
977. Sketch of Texas, with the Boundaries of Mexican States, as shown on Genl. Austin's Map of Texas,.... Gilman, E. 1839. Colored pen-and-ink ms., 52 x 41 cm. Scale ca. 1:1,112,500.
This sketch map of the Republic of Texas includes streams and administrative boundaries. Map also includes Mexican state boundaries abutting Texas. This map is related to the map of Texas published by H. S. Tanner in 1839.
G4030 1839 .G5 Vault
Texas/United States--Southwest