Old Spanish Trail (trade route) - Wikipedia
The Old Spanish Trail (Spanish: Viejo Sendero Español) is a historical trade route that connected the northern New Mexico settlements of (or near) Santa Fe, New Mexico with those of Los Angeles, California and southern California. Approximately 700 mi (1,100 km) long, the trail ran through areas of high mountains, arid deserts, and deep canyons.
New Mexico to Southern California: The Old Spanish Trail, …
May 26, 2011 · In 1829, an intrepid merchant opened a long-desired trade route--known today as the Old Spanish Trail--between the Mexican provinces of Alta California and New Mexico, linking Los Angeles with Santa Fe. From June 2-5, historians, archivists, and repres...
Maps of Southwest and West USA - The American Southwest
Click one of the Southwest USA states for a more detailed map: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Texas and Wyoming. Also shown are all the national parks in the Southwest, linked to their index page.
Mexican Cession - Wikipedia
Shown is the area Mexico ceded to the United States in 1848, minus Texan claims. The Mexican Cession consisted of the present-day U.S. states of California, Nevada, Utah, most of Arizona, the western half of New Mexico, the western quarter of Colorado, and the southwest corner of …
10 States in The U.S. That Were Once A Part of Mexico
Nov 12, 2018 · California was under Mexican rule from 1821, when Mexico gained its independence from Spain, until 1848. That year, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed (on February 2), giving California over to United States control.
New Mexico Tells New Mexico History | History: Statehood
By the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo ending the Mexican War, made public in Washington on July 4, 1848, the United States achieved its principal objectives: the acquisition of New Mexico and California and recognition of the Rio Grande as Texas’ southern boundary.
Map of California and Mexico | California and Mexico - Maps …
Aug 6, 2022 · The map highlights the international border between Mexico and California State of USA.
New Mexico - Wikipedia
New Mexico[a] is a state in the Southwestern region of the United States. It is one of the Mountain States of the southern Rocky Mountains, sharing the Four Corners region with Utah, Colorado, and Arizona.
20 HONEST Pros & Cons of Living in New Mexico (+ Forum) - The …
Mar 13, 2024 · Las Cruces: Located in southern New Mexico, Las Cruces offers a mild climate and a low cost of living. It’s home to the New Mexico State University and offers a variety of outdoor activities.
Newsom Confirms Mexico Sending Firefighters to Help California
Jan 11, 2025 · Mexico is sending firefighters across the southern border to help California battle the devastating wildfires that remain largely unchecked around Los Angeles, California Governor Gavin Newsom ...