1931 Pictorial Map of Mexico

A fine example of the scarce large version of Miguel Medina's pictorial map of Mexico designed to entice tourists to explore the many natural, historic, and cultural attractions of the country. This example features the title in English above the publishing company run by Margaret M. Crane & Eugenio Fischgrund. This pictorial map of Mexico is divided by states with railroad lines extending across the country in all directions. Traditional cartographic elements are replaced by imagery of various locals using colors that allow them to blend in and out from one another. In the lower right corner, inset images depict the history of Mexico as well as Mexican customs and traditions. Such insets include the Founding of Mexico in 1325, Conquest of Mexico by Cortes in 1531, Independence of Mexico in September 16, 1810, a Rodeo, Cock-Fight, Bull Fight, and the National Dance, to name a few. A large inset fills the Gulf of Mexico and features the chorus of the national anthem of Mexico, numer