Gadsden Purchase Map

The Gadsden Purchase map shows a land agreement made in 1853 where the U.S. bought parts of southern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico from Mexico. This purchase created a land corridor that improved the route for a southern transcontinental railroad, making trade and movement easier between these regions. The map highlights the specific area acquired and the border lines established during the purchase, helping to define the current U.S.-Mexico boundary in that region. This agreement was important for enabling expansion and development in the southwestern United States.