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Climate and Innovation: The Norse and the Aztecs, c. 790–1521 · THE MAP IN

Map of the Basin of Mexico in 1469

Moctezuma I’s empire reaches the Gulf coast

The Basin of Mexico in 1469: Moctezuma I’s empire reaches the Gulf coast. Since 1449, 5 territories changed status on this map: including Chalco, Chinampas of the lagoon (Iztacalco and Mexicaltzingo), Switzerland and 2 more.

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Map of the Basin of Mexico in 1469: Moctezuma I’s empire reaches the Gulf coast. Colours show Tributary provinces of the Triple Alliance, Triple Alliance core, Chinampa fields.
1469 · CLIMATE AND INNOVATION: THE NORSE AND THE AZTECS, C. 790–1521

What changes on the map

ChalcoIndependent of or opposed to the Triple Alliance → Tributary provinces of the Triple Alliance
Chinampas of the lagoon (Iztacalco and Mexicaltzingo)Fresh or freshened lake water → Chinampa fields
SwitzerlandFresh or freshened lake water → Chinampa fields
TepeacacOther peoples and states → Tributary provinces of the Triple Alliance
Tlachco, Tepequacuilco and the Guerrero highlandsOther peoples and states → Tributary provinces of the Triple Alliance

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