"Map Showing the System of Rebel Fortifications on the Mississippi River at Island No. 10 and New Madrid , Also the Operations of the U. S. Forces under General John Pope Against These Positions", U.S. War Department

A key Civil War map that details the operations involved in the capture of New Madrid and Island No. 10 in the early months of 1862. The detailed map shows the troop locations, roads, houses, batteries and gunboats in the Mississippi. It includes skeleton town plans of New Madrid, Pt. Pleasant, Riddle's Point, and Tiptonville. Very fancy Victorian titling. Lithography by Bowen & Co. Lith., Philadelphia.

References: Stephenson (CW) #299-8.

Condition: C

Folding, as issued. Map has full margins and dark impression. Toned along folds with some fold splits closed on verso with archival tape.