Episode 2 of 2
Establishment of Territorial Boundaries
- When
- September 9, 1850
- Where
- New Mexico Territory
The territory's boundaries were defined to include present-day New Mexico, Arizona, and parts of Colorado and Nevada.
At the time of establishment, the boundaries contained most of present-day New Mexico, more than half of Arizona, and portions of Colorado and Nevada. These boundaries were smaller than the failed statehood proposal but dispelled disputes with Texas.
Sources
- New Mexico Territory Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-01
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