(West) A New Map of Texas, Oregon and California with Regions Ad

A New Map of Texas Oregon and California with the Regions Adjoining. Compiled from the most recent authorities.An important map of the West, this was an inflammatory publication at the time and the smoking gun that showed America's intent toward the region. During this period, the presumption was that the best land was in Texas, Oregon and Upper California, and this map showed their close proximity to the already established Missouri Territory and Indian Territory, the latter which covered most of the plains and was to be held as solely native lands. President Polk entered the office in 1845 with sights on gaining California, but understood he could have his hands full fighting both in California, and defending the recently annexed Texas from the potential threat of Mexico trying to retake the region. This map illustrates the shift to not only looking westward with wonder, but now looking strategically at how to conquer and settle it, or as later termed, "Manifest Destiny". This map