Here's Why It's Known as the Gulf of Mexico

An old map from 1794 shows a large territory labeled 'New Mexico' that includes present-day Texas, Louisiana, and parts of the southwestern U.S., with the Gulf of Mexico labeled below. The map is titled 'MEXICO EN 1794' and shows the vast colonial territory under Spanish control, visually emphasizing its historical extent. The overlaid text reads 'mexico en 1794'.

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