North America in 1850: Political Map of Territorial Control #1485408 (License: Personal Use)

The map depicts North America in 1850, shortly after the Mexican-American War, with the United States controlling vast new territories including Texas, California, and the Southwest. Mexico retains northern regions like Sonora and Chihuahua but has lost over half its pre-war territory. The British Empire holds Canada and Rupert’s Land, while Russian America (Alaska) remains under Tsarist control until 1867.

Used in history education, academic articles, or museum exhibits about 19th-century geopolitics; targets users researching U.S. westward expansion, Mexican territorial loss, or colonial transitions in North America.