Battlefield in front of Franklin, Tennessee

Battlefield in Front of Franklin, Tenn. Library of Congress

Historical map of the Battle of Franklin

Battlefield in front of Franklin, Tennessee on November 30, 1864

Battlefield in front of Franklin, Tenn. where the United States forces, consisting of the 4th & 23rd Corps and the Cavalry Corps M.D.M., all under the command of Maj. Gen'l. J. M. Schofield, severely repulsed the Confederate army, commanded by Lt. Gen'l Hood, November 30th 1864 Published by authority of the Hon. Secretary of War in the office of the Chief of Engineers, U.S. Army, 1874.

Merrill, W. E. 1837-1891. (William Emery),

[S.l.], 1874.

Scale ca. 1:10,650.
Reference: LC Civil War Maps (2nd ed.), 423
"Compiled under the direction of Col. W. E. Merrill, Chief Eng., D.C., from surveys made by Maj. James R. Willett . . . & Maj. T. J. L. Remington . . ."
Indicates troop positions, roads, railroad, houses, names of residents, fences, drainage, vegetation, and relief by hachures.
The name of the lithographer is not indicated on this issue.
Preliminary manuscript map is listed at entry no. 422.
Description derived from published bibliography.

Library of Congress Geography and Map Division Washington, D.C. 20540-4650

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