This is a terrific map of considerable historical significance as it shows the location of the Battle of Wounded Knee, here labeled as "Affair at Wounded Knee, Dec 29, 1890." A misunderstanding between soldiers and Indians waiting to surrender at Wounded Knee, South Dakota, touched off a massacre of some 300 Sioux men, women and children. The campaign was an attempt to suppress the Ghost Dance movement. At the height of the tension, Sitting Bull was killed. The location of his camp is noted on the map. In exceptional detail, scores of wagon roads and trails are laid out. Numerous military positions with red, yellow and blue overprinted icons are keyed to a legend. The icons locate the first, second, third and fourth position of the troops, along with the same number of positions of Hostile Indians. The map locates forts and all Indian reservations in the region including Lower Brule, Pine Ridge, Rosebud and Standing Rock. A surprising number of settlements including Valentine, Clinton, Hay Springs, Wayside, Moulton, Rapid City, Cheyenne City, the Standing Rock Agency and much more are named. Prepared by the Eng'r Off. Hdqrs Dept. of Missouri.

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Condition: A

Two short fold splits closed on verso with archival tape and just a hint of toning along the same fold. This very good example has clean, bright paper and a crisp impression.