Plan of the Route of the Expedition of Major Beall, 1st Drag's for the Relief of the Wagons of Mr F.X. Aubrey against the Apaché Indians.

Cartographer / Artist: H.R. Wirtz (Med. Staff U.S.A.) / Ackerman Lith.

Date Created: c. 1850–1860

Medium: Lithograph

Physical Dimensions: 5.2 × 8.25 in (13.2 × 21.0 cm)

Geographic Scope: Northern New Mexico & Southern Colorado, USA

Archive Catalog ID: 181

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: US West

A scarce mid-19th-century U.S. Military lithographic map illustrating Major Benjamin Beall's 1st Dragoon expedition to relieve Santa Fe Trail merchant François Xavier Aubry's wagon train from Apache attack.

Condition: Very Good; uniform light age. toning. Minor foxing spot near Santa Fe (lower left). Pencil dealer inventory annotations at corners ("190. Riley", "#181", "35") and red ink date ("1860")

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US West•c. 1850–1860

Plan of the Route of the Expedition of Major Beall, 1st Drag's for the Relief of the Wagons of Mr F.X. Aubrey against the Apaché Indians.

By H.R. Wirtz (Med. Staff U.S.A.) / Ackerman Lith.

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period c. 1850–1860 Lithograph by H.R. Wirtz (Med. Staff U.S.A.) / Ackerman Lith. documenting Northern New Mexico & Southern Colorado, USA. Measures 5.2 × 8.25 in (13.2 × 21.0 cm). Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Lithograph
Sheet / Plate Size
5.2 × 8.25 in (13.2 × 21.0 cm)
Date / Era
c. 1850–1860
Geographic Scope
Northern New Mexico & Southern Colorado, USA
Archive Catalog ID
181
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Very Good; uniform light age
  • toning
  • Minor foxing spot near Santa Fe (lower left)
  • Pencil dealer inventory annotations at corners ("190. Riley", "#181", "35") and red ink date ("1860")

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

A scarce mid-19th-century U.S. Military lithographic map illustrating Major Benjamin Beall's 1st Dragoon expedition to relieve Santa Fe Trail merchant François Xavier Aubry's wagon train from Apache attack.

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