Map illustrating the defence of Savannah, Ga. and the operations resulting in its capture by the army commanded by Maj. Genl. W. T. Sherman. Dec. 21st 1864
Poe, O. M. (Orlando Metcalfe),
1832-1895
cartographic
map
xxu
monographic
N.Y
Julius Bien & Co. photo lith.
1881
eng
1 map, col. 75 x 64 cm.
Compiled 1880-81 under the direction of Bvt. Brig. Genl. O. M. Poe, Maj. Corps of Engs., Col. & A.D.C., late Chief Engineer, Military Division of the Mississippi.
The following inscription in the author's handwriting is reproduced above the title: Washington, D.C., Sept 17th 1881. Transmitted to the office of the Chief of Engineers, U.S. Army, with my letter of this date. [Signed] O. M. Poe, Major of Engrs., B. Brig. Gen., U.S.A., Col. A.D.C.
Detailed map of Savannah and vicinity, showing "Union works in blue," "Confederate works in red," roads, railroads, vegetation, drainage, houses, names of a few residents in outlying areas, fences, and geographic coordinates.
Includes plans of the following fortifications: Works at eastern point of Whitmarsh Island; Fort Thunderbolt; Bastion on the line of defence across Whitmarsh Island; Fort Tattnall; Battery on Turner's Rocks; Fort McAllister; Causten's Bluff; and Fort Lee.
Description derived from published bibliography.
Available also through the Library of Congress web site as raster image.
Scale ca. 1:85,000.
Georgia
History
Civil War, 1861-1865
Maps
Savannah (Ga.)
History
Maps
United States
Georgia
Savannah
G3924.S3S5 1881 .P6
Library of Congress Geography and Map Division Washington, D.C. 20540-4650
http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.gmd/g3924s.cw0207000
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