This unusual broadside map depicts the United States and Mexico during the Mexican-American War. It shows a small New Mexico Territory situated between the new state of Texas and the disputed area of New California. There is a red line following the Platte, Snake and Columbia Rivers labeled the "Route of Oregon Emigrants." Below the map is a large text panel describing the Seat of War, U.S. military history, and brief summaries of Texas, Oregon and Mexico. Full sheet with text measures 17.1 x 22.9".

References: Wheat (TMW) #514.

Condition: B

Moderate toning and soiling with light overall creasing and numerous small edge tears and chips, a few of which enter the border that have been repaired on verso with old paper. There are a few pieces of masking tape on verso that have stained the sheet along the right border.