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Map Illustrating the Military Operations in front of Atlanta, Ga. : From the passage of Peach Tree Creek, July 19th, 1864, to the commencement of the movement upon the Enemy's lines of communication, South of Atlanta, August 26th, 1864 / Maj. Gen'l W.T. Sherman, commanding U.S. Forces ; Gen'l J.B. Hood, commanding Conf'dte Forces ; Compiled by Authority of the Hon. the Secretary of War in the Office of the Chief of Engineers, U.S.A. ; Surveys made by J.T. Dodge and H.H. Ruger Civil Eng'rs. ; Map of the Atlanta Campaign compiled under the direction of Capt. O.M. Poe, U.S. Eng'rs

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Title
Map Illustrating the Military Operations in front of Atlanta, Ga. : From the passage of Peach Tree Creek, July 19th, 1864, to the commencement of the movement upon the Enemy's lines of communication, South of Atlanta, August 26th, 1864 / Maj. Gen'l W.T. Sherman, commanding U.S. Forces ; Gen'l J.B. Hood, commanding Conf'dte Forces ; Compiled by Authority of the Hon. the Secretary of War in the Office of the Chief of Engineers, U.S.A. ; Surveys made by J.T. Dodge and H.H. Ruger Civil Eng'rs. ; Map of the Atlanta Campaign compiled under the direction of Capt. O.M. Poe, U.S. Eng'rs
Creator
United States. War Department. Office of the Chief of Engineers.  
Scale
Scale 1:31,680  
Place of Publication
New York (N.Y.)
Publisher
The Graphic Co.  
Date of Publication
1875  
Extent
1 map : color
Dimensions
70 x 76 cm, on sheet 76 x 81 cm
Notes
  • Likely published 1875.
  • LC copy imperfect: Sheet in 2 pieces, torn vertically approx. 1/3 from the right edge, 4 minor tears along lower-left margin, 1 minor tear along lower-right margin. DLC.
  • Insets keyed to map: A portion of the Confederate defenses of Atlanta -- A portion of the U.S. defensive works erected after the capture of Atlanta.
  • Includes list of authorities and names of select landowners.
  • Relief shown by hachures.
  • Shows fortifications, headquarters, and location and dates of battles.
  • Facsimile reproduction by The Graphic Co., 39 & 41 Park Place, N.Y." Original publication information not given.
Coverage-Spatial
  • Georgia  
  • Atlanta (Ga.)  
Language
English
Subject
  • Atlanta (Ga.)  
  • Georgia  
  • Landowners  
  • Atlanta Campaign, 1864  
Associated Entities
  • The Graphic Co.  
  • Poe, O. M. (Orlando Metcalfe), 1832-1895  
  • Hood, John Bell, 1831-1879  
  • Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891  
Genre
  • Facsimiles  
  • Maps  
Rights
No Copyright - United States
Type
Cartographic material  
Repository
Map Library
Local Bib ID
99955338314205899
Collection Title
Civil War Maps
Collection
Civil War Maps
TitleMap Illustrating the Military Operations in front of Atlanta, Ga. : From the passage of Peach Tree Creek, July 19th, 1864, to the commencement of the movement upon the Enemy's lines of communication, South of Atlanta, August 26th, 1864 / Maj. Gen'l W.T. Sherman, commanding U.S. Forces ; Gen'l J.B. Hood, commanding Conf'dte Forces ; Compiled by Authority of the Hon. the Secretary of War in the Office of the Chief of Engineers, U.S.A. ; Surveys made by J.T. Dodge and H.H. Ruger Civil Eng'rs. ; Map of the Atlanta Campaign compiled under the direction of Capt. O.M. Poe, U.S. Eng'rs
CreatorUnited States. War Department. Office of the Chief of Engineers.  
ScaleScale 1:31,680  
Place of PublicationNew York (N.Y.)
PublisherThe Graphic Co.  
Date of Publication1875  
Extent1 map : color
Dimensions70 x 76 cm, on sheet 76 x 81 cm
Notes
  • Likely published 1875.
  • LC copy imperfect: Sheet in 2 pieces, torn vertically approx. 1/3 from the right edge, 4 minor tears along lower-left margin, 1 minor tear along lower-right margin. DLC.
  • Insets keyed to map: A portion of the Confederate defenses of Atlanta -- A portion of the U.S. defensive works erected after the capture of Atlanta.
  • Includes list of authorities and names of select landowners.
  • Relief shown by hachures.
  • Shows fortifications, headquarters, and location and dates of battles.
  • Facsimile reproduction by The Graphic Co., 39 & 41 Park Place, N.Y." Original publication information not given.
Coverage-Spatial
  • Georgia  
  • Atlanta (Ga.)  
LanguageEnglish
Subject
  • Atlanta (Ga.)  
  • Georgia  
  • Landowners  
  • Atlanta Campaign, 1864  
Associated Entities
  • The Graphic Co.  
  • Poe, O. M. (Orlando Metcalfe), 1832-1895  
  • Hood, John Bell, 1831-1879  
  • Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891  
Genre
  • Facsimiles  
  • Maps  
RightsNo Copyright - United States
TypeCartographic material  
RepositoryMap Library
Local Bib ID99955338314205899
Collection TitleCivil War Maps
CollectionCivil War Maps

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Map Illustrating the Military Operations in front of Atlanta, Ga. : From the passage of Peach Tree Creek, July 19th, 1864, to the commencement of the movement upon the Enemy's lines of communication, South of Atlanta, August 26th, 1864 / Maj. Gen'l W.T. Sherman, commanding U.S. Forces ; Gen'l J.B. Hood, commanding Conf'dte Forces ; Compiled by Authority of the Hon. the Secretary of War in the Office of the Chief of Engineers, U.S.A. ; Surveys made by J.T. Dodge and H.H. Ruger Civil Eng'rs. ; Map of the Atlanta Campaign compiled under the direction of Capt. O.M. Poe, U.S. Eng'rs
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