1893
Maker: US War Dept.
Full title: Plate 98. Map of the Military Department of New Mexico / Action at the Battle of Chickamauga, GA / Skirmish with the Rebel Forces at Dardanelle, Ark. / Diagram of the Battle-field of Shiloh, TN. Antique lithograph by Julius Bien & Co published in the Atlas to Accompany the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies published under the direction of the Hon. Daniel S. Lamont, Secretary of War, 1893. The atlas was published as a companion piece to the Official Records of the American Civil War. It contains maps and other images derived from materials generated by both Union and Confederate military personnel during the American Civil War. The atlas was printed in 35 parts between 1891 and 1895. Printed color indicates topography and Union or Confederate locations. This is an interesting map of the Southwest including Arizona and New Mexico showing forts (both occupied and abandoned), wagon roads, trails, and more. Very good condition with mild image transfer, a few minor spots/stains and a touch of foxing, and some staining and wear to the paper edges. This map has small creases in the bottom corners. Measures approx. 16 x 27 inches to the outer border lines.
Item Number: CIV172