Map or Atlas
A Map of the Country in Which the Army Under Lt. General Burgoyne Acted in the Campaign of 1777: Shewing the Marches of the Army & the Places of the Principal Actions
| Detailed topographical and political map of the area from Lake Champlain to Albany and the Hudson River. Relief is shown through hachures. The map shows cities, towns, forts, mills, roads, lakes, and rivers. A hand-drawn red line depicts the route taken by Burgoyne's army. Small crossed swords mark the cites of battles, often accompanied by dates. A few annotation appear throughout the map, such as one below and to the right of Fort Ticonderoga reading "New road owned by the Rebels." A decorative frame borders the title cartouche. |
| Image ID: | 124544 |
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| Creation Date: | 1780 |
| Creator Name: | Mr. Medcalfe |
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| Collection Name: | Map Collection |
| Genre: | Map or Atlas |
| Original Format Type: | prints, photomechanical |
| Original Format Number: | H GX851 1777 M |
| Original Dimensions: | 57 x 28 cm |
| This map was used by Burgoyne to justify his losses and surrender to the American troops by emphasizing the difficulty of the terrain through which he had to march. |
| Hills |
| Revolution, 1775-1783 |
| Engraving |
| Cities and towns |
| Mountains |
| Battles |
| Military bases |
| Transportation, Military |
| War |
| Roads |
| Lakes |
| Rivers |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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