SALINA CRUZ,New Port of Tehentepec, Oaxaca,,Mexico,Central America,West Indies

HISTORICAL MAP CHART SHOWING LOCAL TOPOGRAPHY, ENVIRONS

Salina Cruz is a major seaport on the Pacific coast of the Mexican state of Oaxaca. The port expanded in the late 19th century due to its location at the southern terminus of the Tehuantepec National Railway. It is situated near the mouth of the Río Tehuantepec, on the open coast of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, and has no natural harbour. There was only a small Native American village before Salina Cruz was chosen as the Pacific terminus of the railway, whereupon a modern town was laid out and built on adjacent higher ground. The new port was opened to traffic in 1907 and in 1909 its population was largely composed of labourers. A costly artificial harbour was built by the Mexican government to accommodate the traffic of the Tehuantepec railway..

1890s Wood Engraving Antique Map

Approximate Overall Size: 7 X 10 1/2 inches

CONDITION: Book Plate INTEXT MAP - Excellent Condition. Beautiful with excellent detail. There is Text on Front and Back Side.