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Map showing the operations of the national forces under the command of Maj. Gen. W.T. Sherman during the campaign resulting in the capture of Atlanta, Georgia, Sept. 1, 1864

Map

This map of northwestern Georgia shows dates and troop positions between Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Jonesboro, Georgia, May-September, 1864. Wisconsin units involved in military actions in this theater included the 1st Wisconsin Cavalry, 5th Wisconsin Light Artillery, 10th Wisconsin Light Artillery, 1st Wisconsin Infantry, 3rd Wisconsin Infantry, 10th Wisconsin Infantry, 12th Wisconsin Infantry, 15th Wisconsin Infantry, 16th Wisconsin Infantry, 17th Wisconsin Infantry, 21st Wisconsin Infantry, 22nd Wisconsin Infantry, 24th Wisconsin Infantry, 25th Wisconsin Infantry, 26th Wisconsin Infantry, 31st Wisconsin Infantry, and 32nd Wisconsin Infantry.

Date Created:
1864
Creator:
United States Coast Survey (cartographer)

Publication Information

Creator
United States Coast Survey (cartographer)
Publisher
Washington, D.C., Coast Survey Office
Date Created
1864
Language
English

Physical Description

Format
Map
Extent
1 map
Dimensions
50 x 35 cm, on sheet 62 x 49 cm
Scale
[1:380,160]. 6 miles to 1 inch

Collection Information

Digital Collection
Maps and Atlases
Call Number
H GX867 1864 E

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W01426C
Legacy ID
WHi 90840

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