The maps, charts, and atlases depict battles, troop positions and movements, engagements, and fortifications. Also included are reconnaissance maps, sketch maps, coastal charts, and theater of war maps.

Jun 17, 2022 · The Cartographic Branch holds over 8,000 maps, charts, and plans relating to the Civil War. These records cover a wide range of subjects, including battles and skirmishes, fortifications, supporting facilities such as cemeteries and hospitals, and ship plans.

LC Civil War Maps (2nd ed.), 12.2 Phillips, 1351 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Includes United States map indicating "cantonments and strategic points" and state maps of Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and proposed West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi ...

Sep 21, 2021 · Civil War era and related maps from the Army Corps of Engineers have been digitized and are available to view and download from the National Archives Catalog. The records are part of the Civil Works Map File series from Record Group 77, Records of the Office of the Chief of Engineers .

Selected Civil War maps : reproduced from originals made by the U.S. Coast Survey, 1861-65 Civil War maps Relief shown by hachures. At head of title: U.S. Department of Commerce, Luther H. Hodges, Secretary.

Oct 17, 2017 · Civil War maps are always popular at the National Archives, and the Cartographic Branch is pleased to announce the digitization of over 100 Confederate maps from Record Group (RG) 109. All are now available to view or download through our online catalog.

A collection of historic maps of the American Civil War, including regional seats of the war, battle and campaign maps, and territories held by Confederate and Union forces.

Browse battlefield maps on this page and follow the battles and troop movements during the Civil War.

Civil War Maps in the National Archives lists the approximately 8,000 Civil War maps, charts, and plans in the Cartographic and Architectural Branch of the National Archives, the largest single body of cartographic records pertaining to the American Civil War.

Jan 28, 2025 · There are a number of both printed and manuscript maps in the Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) that concern the Civil War period. They are listed in our Map Collection finding aid online. Where known, date and cartographer are indicated.