Map of the United States Including Western Territories, 12/1848
Original Caption: This map accompanied President James K. Polk's annual message to Congress in December 1848. It represents Polk's conception as a Southern Democrat of how to divide up the new territory acquired through the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo. It became the starting point of debates in Congress over slavery and westward expansion.
Created By: U.S. House of Representatives. (03/04/1789 - )
From: Record Group/Collection: 233
From: General Records, compiled 1791 - 1988
Production Dates: 12/1848
Persistent URL: arcweb.archives.gov/arc/action/ExternalIdSearch?id=2127339
Reference Unit: Center for Legislative Archives (NWL), National Archives Building
Access Restrictions: Unrestricted
Use Restrictions: Unrestricted