This map shows the New Mexico county boundaries as they existed in 1908 when the territory was seeking statehood. It also shows the proposed Curry County, named after then-Territorial Governor George Curry, which became a county in 1909.
RG 233, Records of the U.S. House of Representatives
| Document Type: | Map |
| Historical Event: | Statehood (1912) |
| Sub Event: | Borders and Counties |
| Origin: | Legislative Archives, National Archives |
| Date: | |
| Author: | Clason Map Company |
| Permission: | Public Domain |
| Contributor: | Tammie Torres |
Digital Text:
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An educational resource for New Mexico high school history programs.
