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Gettysburg and Vicinity : Constructed and Engraved to Illustrate "The War with the South" : A Topographical Map of the Battles of Gettysburg, July 1st, 2nd & 3rd, 1863

Map

This map of the Battle of Gettysburg indicates Union positions in red and Confederate positions in blue. Also shown are artillery positions, roads, railroads, vegetation, and streams.

Date Created:
1864
Creator:
Sholl, Charles (Topographical engineer) (cartographer)

Publication Information

Creator
Sholl, Charles (Topographical engineer) (cartographer)
Publisher
[New York, N.Y.], Virtue & Yorston
Date Created
1864
Language
English

Physical Description

Format
Map
Extent
1 map
Dimensions
16 x 21 cm
Scale
[circa 1:53,000]

Collection Information

Digital Collection
Maps and Atlases
Call Number
H GX8549 G39 1863 V

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0142MA
Legacy ID
WHi 88039

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