Custer's Black Hills Expedition Crossing the Plains

Full Citation: Photograph 77-HQ-264-854; Column of cavalry, artillery, and wagons, commanded by Gen. George A. Custer, crossing the plains of Dakota Territory. By W. H. Illingworth, 1874 Black Hills expedition; 1874; Photographs From the Headquarters, Civil Works Map File, River and Harbor Improvements, 1863 – 1927; Records of the Office of the Chief of Engineers, Record Group 77; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/document/custers-black-hills-expedition/, January 29, 2026]