Description: Original Plate of "The Atlas to Accompany the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies," Commissioned by Resolution of the U.S. Congress of May 19, 1864 to Serve as the Official Historical Record of The Civil War, Illustrating in Intricate Detail the Battle Lines, Campaigns, Field Reports, Correspondence, Troop Positions, Coastal Surveys, Skirmishes, Naval Blockades, Military Strategy, and Topography During the War. The Atlas was Never Openly Sold and Distributed Exclusively to Federal Depositories, Universities, Museums, and Public Institutions. Of the 10,000 Published, Less than 1,000 Complete Atlases Remain. Fine Adornment of Civil War History. Impressive on Any Home or Office Wall. Imaginative & Creative Gift. Map of The Union & Confederate Boundaries June 30, 1862 Showing the Boundaries of the Union & Confederate Geographical Divisions & Departments, June 30, 1862. Original Plate CLXV (#165) of the 175 Lithograph Plates of The Official Atlas to Accompany the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Commissioned by Resolution of Congress, Published in 35 Parts of 5 Plates Each, Entered into The Library of Congress, and Dedicated to Preserving the Historical Record of The Civil War, Containing a Wealth of Knowledge and Information on Troop Positions, Battle Lines, Field Reports, Correspondence, Coastal Surveys, Skirmishes, Naval Battles, Military Strategy, and Topography During the Four Years of the War - The Undertaking of Accumulating Records and Assembling The Atlas Taking Over 30 Years to Complete. Part 33. Plate CLXV. Original Plate CLXV (#165) of the 175 Published. Original 1895. 122-yrs-old. Map is in Very Good/Good condition. No soiling, marks, or writings. Mild foxing. Minimal fraying. Closed separation along fold indentation previously repaired. Single fold as Issued. Not a Reproduction. Original Lithograph Engraved by Julius Bien for the The Atlas to Accompany the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Commissioned by the Resolution of Congress of May 19, 1864 in Accordance to Serve as The Official Historical Record of the War. The Atlas was Never Publicly Sold, with only 10,000 Volumes being Published and being Exclusively Distributed to Federal Depositories, Universities, Museums, & Various Public Institutions. The Atlas Entered the Public Domain when withdrawn from Libraries and Other Federal Depositories over the Past Century. Of the 10,000 Published, Less than 1,000 Complete Atlases Remain. Impressive On Any Home or Office Wall Dimensions: 19" x 29.5" Fine Adornment of Civil War History Great for History and Family Genealogy, as Map Shows Cities, Towns, & Landmarks during the War; Some of Which No Longer Exist Today. Intricate Detail. Engraved by Julius Bien. Shows Cities, Towns, Mills, Forts, Pony Express Route, Indian Territory, Railroads, & Many Other Landmarks. A Few of the Cities, Towns, and Landmarks located on the Map Include: Atlanta, Georgia; Charleston, South Carolina; Richmond, Virginia; West Division; East Tennessee; Union Headquarters, Texas; Pony Express U.S. Mail Route; Camp Cooper, Black Hills, Confederate Headquarters, Nashville, Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee, Athens, Georgia, Savannah, Georgia, Greensboro, North Carolina, Edisto River, Tallahassee, Florida, Montgomery, Alabama; Jackson, Mississippi, Frankfort, Kentucky, Dallas, Texas, Austin, Texas, Galveston, Forth Worth, Lynchburg, Norfolk, Suffolk, Liberty, Milledgeville, Columbia, Salisbury, Pensacola, Jefferson, Fort McKavett, Prairie Dog Village, Indian Territory, Greensboro, Mount Vernon, Buffalo, Columbus, Pikeville, Tuscumbia, Clayton, Searcy, Carrollton, Fayette, Fort Pickens, St. Joseph, Marion, Fort Worth, Henderson, Elberton, Americus, Dahlonega, Greenville, Millen, Edgefield, Jacksonville, Lincolnton, Bolivar, Little Rock, Hot Springs, Webster's Mills, West End, Fairview, Lavansville, Rocky Springs, Winchester, Cumberland, Old Town, Frankfurt, Piedmont, Swanton, Stephensburg Newtown, White Point, Charlestown, Towson, Broadlandville, Owen's Mills, Sykesville, Gettysburg, Hagerstown, Clay, Marion, Manasas Gap Railroad, Orange and North Atlantic Railroad, Washington DC, Alexandria, Proposed RailRoad LIne, Fairfax Court House, Warren, Hampstead, Parkton, Barnesville, Harper's Ferry, Loudoun and Hampshire Railroad, Rockville, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Lebanon Valley Railroad, Hanover Junction, Chambersburg, Charlesville, Hereford, Ashland, Hilton, Poplar Springs, Mechanicsville, Leesborough, Upper Marlboro, White Plains, Battletown, White Hall, Watson, Meeting House, Woodstock, Annapolis, Elk Ridge Railroad, Warrenton, Flint Hill, Jefferson, Fayetteville, Woodville, Port Tobacco, Sykesville, Porter's Store, New Windsor, Bel Air, Fireland, Glen Rock, Shrewsberry, Chambersburg, Chester, Wilmington, Beverly, Norristown, Valley Store, Fort Gates, Harrisonburg, Brandon, Raleigh, Monticello, New Orleans, Houston, and many others. (If you are interested if any particular family, city, town, or landmark is included on the map, email the name and approximate location and I will look to see if it shown on the map.) Beautiful Map. The Atlas to Accompany The Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies was Commissioned with the Resolution of the U.S. Congress of 1864, by which Adjt. General E.D. Townsend was Appointed Directorship of the Collection and Preparation of the Atlas, which was ultimately Completed and Published in 35 Parts in Sets of Five Lithographic Plates by the U.S. Government Publishing Office between 1891-1895. Dedicated to Preserving the Historical Record of the War, the 175 Lithographic Maps Portray a wealth of Knowledge and Information on Division, Corps, and Troop Positions; Battle Lines, Military Strategy, Topography, and History. Visit My eBay Store: Atticus Hutchinson Antiques Free Shipping Special. Maps are Mailed the Day After Purchase and Normally Arrive within 2-3 days. All Credit and Debit Cards accepted through Paypal. Please email with any questions. Greetings from Historical Savannah, Georgia: Founded 1733. Imaginative & Creative Gift. "Some, to beautify their halls, chambers, and studies...loveth, getteth, and useth maps, charts, and geographical globes." - John Dee, Advisor to Queen Elizabeth I.
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Location: Savannah, Georgia
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Condition: Used
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Type: Civil War Map
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Continent: North America
Country/Region: United States of America
Year: 1895
Printing Technique: Lithography
Maker: Official Records of The Civil War
North America States & Provinces: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Tennessee, North Carolina
Format: Engraved
Era: 1800s
Engraver: Julius Bien
Date Range: 1800-1899
Cartographer/Publisher: Julius Bien
US State: AL, FL, GA, MS, NC, SC, Alabama, AR, IA, KS, LA, MO, NE, Arkansas, DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, OK, TX, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, VA, WV, KY, TN, Virginia
City: Washington
