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John Arrowsmith: Mexico (Republic of Texas!)
Title: Mexico (Republic of Texas!) Map Maker: John Arrowsmith
Description: Striking example of Arrowsmith's Map of Mexico, from the 1842 edition of the London Atlas, including the Republic of Texas in its largest configuration. The map provides a fantastic example of the Republic of Texas in its Stovepile format, with excellent cartographic detail in Texas & Upper California. Includes a number of early roads in Texas. Felipe de Austin is shown, along with many other settlements. At least 10 Indian Villages appear. De Witt's colony also appears on the Gguadalupe Rier. Cabello and Gonsalves are also named. At least a dozen early placenames appear, with good detail along the coast, Galveston Bay, Matagorda Bay, etc. The detail in Upper California is also noteworthy, although more so for its inaccuracies and myths. The mythical river system of California is still very much in evidence, as is a block shaped Salt Lake. The Gila has its terminus in the Gulf of California. The Marties R. and mythical lake still appear. While San Francisco Bay is no longer connected to Salt Lake, there is a curious series of rivers and swamps off the Rio Buenaventura in near Tahoe and Reno with note regarding fresh water tides, etc. The American Fur Depot on Salt Lake is named, and the Camino Real and the Missions of Upper California are named. Many early roads and explorations routes are shown, including Captn Bell's route on the Arkansas, Long's Route, the Spanish Trail to Santa Fe, and others. A fine example of this map, which is now rare on the market.
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