Aug 2, 2022 · A map illustrating Spain’s drive to expand its empire following the 1492 Reconquista of the Iberian Peninsula and Columbus 's discovery of America. Inspired by tales of land and instant riches, thousands flocked to the New World with hopes for wealth and status.

Spanish America refers to the Spanish territories in the Americas during the Spanish colonization of the Americas. The term "Spanish America" was specifically used during the territories' imperial era between 15th and 19th centuries.

The 1775 map shows the northeast Pacific Ocean coasts of North America (California and New Albion) and the Aleutian Islands and routes of major exploration between 1542 and 1765.

This is the first edition of the map, published in Edinburgh in the year 1814. This main focus of this map is on the Spanish possessions in North America during the first quarter of the 19th century, when conflict between the United States and Spain really began.

Spanish North America. Shows boundaries, rivers and principal settlements.; Shows portions of present United States north to Missouri River and east to Mobile.; Relief shown by hachures.; Greenwich meridian. 1814. Thomson, John New general atlas ... Edinburgh : Printed by George Ramsay and Co., for John Thomson and Co., c1817.

Accurate map of the British, French and Spanish settlements in North America and the West Indies as stipulated by the preliminary articles of peace signed at Fontainebleau by the ministers of Great Britain, France and Spain, November 3, 1768

Title: Spanish North America Creator: Thomson, John, 19th cent Name on Item: drawn and engraved for Thomsons New general atlas, 1814. Date: [1814] Format: Maps/Atlases Location: Boston Public Library Norman B. Leventhal Map & Education Center Collection (local): Norman B. Leventhal Map & Education Center Collection Subjects: Mexico--Maps ...

This map by Thomson is devoted to the present day south west of the United States and Mexico. At the time of publication it was dominantly Spanish territory. It is drawn to a good scale and is notable for its delineation of the river system, particularly in …

A remarkably detailed map of Spain’s presence in North and Central America is shown below. This map shows territory claimed by Spain over time, even if its possession sometimes amounted only to a ship sailing by, perhaps landing a small boat, and performing the formal act of possession, in the process providing Spanish names for geographical ...

This is an authentic antique map of Mexico, the Louisiana Territory, and the southwestern portion of the present day United States, by John Thomson. This is the first edition of the map, published in Edinburgh in the year 1814.

Map shows provinces of New Spain, cities, settlements, and areas of Native American habitation. Appears in Thomson's New general atlas. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:6,300,000].

A new general atlas, consisting of a series of geographical designs, on various projections, exhibiting the form and component parts of the globe; and a collection of maps and charts, delineating the natural and political divisions of the empires, kingdoms, and states in the World.

An accurate map of North America. Describing and distinguishing the British, Spanish and French dominions on this great continent; according to the definitive treaty concluded at Paris 10th Feby.

This hand-colored map shows the Spanish Dominions in North America. It features the south half of North America, Mexico, and Central America including the island of Cu …

Map shows "intendancies" [of New Spain], cities and towns, mining activity, and military posts; northern portions of "Indendancy of S. Louis de Potosi" as savanna; areas of Native American habitation; and much of southern Louisiana [under French …

Spanish North America, Southern Part. This is John Thomson's beautifully hand-colored 1816 map of Central America, published in 1817 in his New General Atlas. It depicts the region as Spain's colonial empire in the Americas was unraveling as a result of the Napoleonic Wars.

Description: A map of South America, Central America, West Indies, and southern North America showing the Spanish and Portuguese possessions and settlements in the Americas at the end of the eighteenth century. The map is color-coded to show Spanish possessions in the region in yellow and Portuguese possessions in green.

Historical Map of North America & the Caribbean (15 August 1511 - Spanish expansion in the Caribbean: Following their colonization of Puerto Rico (1508), the Spanish began the settlement of the other two large islands neighboring Hispaniola: Santiago (Jamaica) in 1509 and Cuba in …

Historical Map of North America & the Caribbean (25 July 1523 - Spanish Consolidation in Mexico: Cortés’ capture of Tenochtitlan (1521) brought an end to the Aztec Empire and made Spain the dominant power in Mexico.

Jun 18, 2022 · Media in category "Maps of the Spanish Americas" The following 35 files are in this category, out of 35 total.

11 hours ago · The city of St. Augustine — with its centuries-old buildings and massive stone fort — is an enduring reminder of Spain’s storied history in Florida, going back generations before the United ...