This is the Map of Western Territories that President James K. Polk sent to Congress with his annual message in 1848. The map shows the New Mexico territory as the boundaries were established by various treaties, such as the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. This map is part of the House of Representatives Collection from the Center for Legislative Archives, of the National Archives and Records Administration.
| Document Type: | Map |
| Historical Event: | Statehood (1912) |
| Sub Event: | US Government Role |
| Origin: | Center for Legislative Archives, National Archives |
| Date: | |
| Author: | Not Cited |
| Permission: | Public Domain |
| Contributor: | Tammie Torres |
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