(See also "Map of the Battle Field of Gettysburg")
The map images show the battlefield and troop positions for each of the three days. These are the maps originally produced for the "Atlas to accompany the official records of the Union and Confederate armies" (War of the Rebellion Offical Records).
The NARA has scanned each sheet in five parts. Each image file is 985 x 1200 pixels and is in standard JPEG encoding. The original files were 24 bit BMP files, each larger than 3mb. See below if you want the originals. These files are in the public domain and may be freely used. (NARA Control Number NWDNC-77-CWMF-E119. Approved for unrestricted use by NARA.)
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1 985 x 1200 x 24 bit (16.7m colors) 535 kb |
Day
2 985 x 1200 x 24 bit (16.7m colors) 581 kb |
Day
3 985 x 1200 x 24 bit (16.7m colors) 479 kb |
The original images were obtained from the NARA. They are available on-line and can be found most easily by using the NARA Archival Information Locator (NAIL). Select "NAIL Digital Copies Search" to access the search form. Use keywords "battle" and "Gettysburg"; media: "Maps and Charts"; NARA Units: "All Units." Use this link to go to the NAIL search page.
This page was last edited on Thursday, February 17, 2000
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All materials copyright © 2000 Anthony D. Becker,
