For those in search of a map that includes Nuevo Leon, Nuevo Santander, and the Mexican coast look no farther. The following map can be acquired from the Spanish Archives (Archivos de Espana). The link below will lead you to the website.
The PARES (Portal de Archivos Espanoles) will appear, click on the Busqueda Sencilla. Once you click on it type “Mapa de Nuevo Leon” or whatever subject you might be researching in Buscar. A list of different archives will appear, click on “Mapas, planos, documentos iconográficos y documentos especiales“, then different records will appear.
The map posted here is under “Mapa de las provincias del Nuevo Santander, Nuevo Reino de Leon y Costa del Seno Mexicano”. This map was created in July 25, 1795.
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