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Ca. 1877 Custer's Battlefield Map - Sgt. C. Becker

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Ca. 1877 Custer's Battlefield Map - Sgt. C. Becker
For your consideration is this map of Custer's Battlefield (June 25th, 1876) surveyed and drawn under the personal supervision of Lieutenant Edward Maguire, Corps of Engineers U.S.A., by Sergeant Charles Becker Co. "D" Battalion of Engineers circa 1877. From Annual Report of the Chief of Engineers to the Secretary of War for the Year 1876, published in 1877. This is a map of The Battle of Little Big Horn, based on surveys drawn on site within days of the battle. The map identifies Sioux encampment areas, grave sites including Custer's and the path they traveled before the battle ensued. The title and key are located in the top right hand corner of the map. The map shows good condition overall with one tear at the bottom center of the map measuring approximately 3/8" L x 7/8" W and a rip on the side (does not affect map). It is plastic wrapped on a poster board to preserve its condition. The map measures 16 1/2" L x 19 3/8" W and weighs 4 ounces.