"Survey of the Mexican Lines of Defense at Cerro Gordo and the Lines of Attack of the American Army under Maj. Gen. Scott on the 17th & 18th of April 1847", U.S. Government

Surveyed by Major Turnbull and Capt. McLellan, this map illustrates one of the major battles of the Mexican American War. It shows mountains, roads and Mexican & American camps, gun batteries and the route of Shield's Brigade. Santa Ana had taken up a position at the pass of Cerro Gordo, thinking to halt Gen. Scott's advance on Mexico City. After fierce fighting, the Mexican forces were completely defeated, surrendering 3,000 prisoners (including 5 generals), over 4,000 stands of arms and 43 pieces of artillery. American losses were 64 killed and 353 wounded.

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Condition: B

Folding as issued with a few light foxing spots. Good impression on sound paper with wide margins.