Marking the coterminous boundary line between the United States and Mexico 1848-1856

The treaty history of United States expansion toward its contiguity is compacted between the years 1803 and 1953. During the period since that era, less significant boundary adjustments have been extended into current history. Within the scope of territorial expansion by treaty, this thesis is focused upon the marking of a common boundary line between the United States and the Republic of Mexico. This effort spanned an eight year period from 1848 to 1856