Map Description

History Map of the Mexican War, 1846-1847:


Illustrating:

General Zachary Taylor's campaign, March 1846 - February 1847

General Zachary Taylor led American forces from Texas into disputed territory between the Nueces and Rio Grande rivers in March 1846, establishing Fort Texas (later Fort Brown) near present-day Brownsville.

After Mexican forces attacked American troops in April, Taylor won decisive victories at Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma in May.

Following the U.S. declaration of war, he captured Matamoros and advanced inland, taking Monterrey in September after intense urban combat.

In February 1847, Taylor faced his greatest challenge at the Battle of Buena Vista. Despite being heavily outnumbered by Santa Anna's Mexican army of 15,000 men, Taylor's force of 4,800 troops held their position and achieved a massive victory, effectively securing American control of northeastern Mexico.

Credits

(c) 1976, Board of Regents, The University of Texas System. Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection.

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