- Title: Mexico
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Author: H.G. Collins
- Date: 1843
- Condition: Excellent - age related toning
- Inches: 11 5/8 x 9 1/2 [Image]
- Centimeters: 29.52 x 24.13 [Image]
- Product ID: 308411
This decorative map of Mexico prominently displays the independent nation of Texas. In 1843, Texas was an independent republic, having declared its independence from Mexico in 1836. However, Mexico never recognized Texas's independence and continued to claim the territory as its own. The boundaries were hotly disputed, with Texas claiming land as far west as the Rio Grande, which included much of present-day New Mexico—territory that was still controlled and populated by Hispanic settlers and Pueblo Indians under Mexican governance.
During this period, hostilities between Texas and Mexico persisted. In 1843, Texas launched two military expeditions—known as the Texas raids on New Mexico—aimed at disrupting Mexican commerce along the Santa Fe Trail and asserting Texan claims over eastern New Mexico. These raids resulted in violence against Mexican traders and civilians but ultimately failed to establish Texan control. The expeditions heightened tensions and created apprehension in both Mexico and the United States about the stability of the region and the security of trade routes.
Background on Creator
H.G. Collins was a London-based map publisher and engraver active in the mid-19th century. His work is notable for its focus on regions of North America, including Texas, Mexico, the Plains, the Southwest, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and the Rocky Mountains. Collins produced a number of maps during the 1840s, with some of his most recognized works dating from around 1843 to 1849.