Custer Battlefield, Montana. Little Big Horn Map 1908

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Custer Battlefield, Montana. U.S. Geological Survey. Surveyed in 1891. Edition of Sept. 1908. Overview map: 1:24,000 (12 inch = 2000 Feet); Detail map: 1:5,280 (1 inch = 440 feet) 21 x 18 inches. Very Good Condition (for age of map); mounted on cloth with 4 holes at left edge for binder well clear of map; toned at top edge of sheet clear of map; short paper break top edge of sheet just intrudes on map; sheet appears to be trimmed at top as margins are not what I'm used to seeing on these sheets; Fairly faint water stain at top edge (see scan) does not significantly affect the overall appeal of the map; lightly toned.One of the earliest official maps of the Custer Battlefield at the Little Bighorn. Includes an overview map showing the route of the 7th Cavalry from Reno Creek in the east to the Custer Battlefield. Below the overview map is the map of the actual battlefield showing final location of the various commands, as well as all of the "markers erected w 202 U.S. soldiers fell - the entire command of Gen. Geo. A Custer - in the battle of the Little Bighorn, June 25, 1876."This map is one of the basic maps for any collection relating to the Battle of Little Bighorn, General George A. Custer, the Indian Wars, etc. Whether framed on the wall or used as a reference resource for your research, this map will be a purchase you will read more

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