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Region Embraced in the Operations of the Armies Against Richmond and Petersburg

Map

This detailed map of the area between Richmond and Petersburg shows fortifications, roads, railroads, towns, street patterns of Petersburg and Richmond, drainage, relief by hachures, and houses and names of residents in outlying areas.

Date Created:
1865
Creator:
United States. Army. Corps of Engineers

Publication Information

Creator
United States. Army. Corps of Engineers
Date Created
1865

Physical Description

Format
Map
Dimensions
58 x 81 cm

Collection Information

Digital Collection
Maps and Atlases
Call Number
GX863 1865 ER

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014AWX
Legacy ID
WHi 90861

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