Elliott's Map of the Battlefield at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
1863
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This ground survey map covers the southern half of the battlefield (another part of the map covers the northern half). It shows locations of Union and Rebel (Confederate) graves, dead horses, breast works, lunets or breastworks for artillery, and rifle pits.
The map features many of the prominent areas of fighting on July 2nd and 3rd, including Culps Hill, Little Round Top, the Peach Orchard, and the fields of Pickett’s Charge. It also shows the locations of many of the temporary field hospitals established at homes and farms following the battle, along with the graves associated with the soldiers who died at these field hospitals.
The map features many of the prominent areas of fighting on July 2nd and 3rd, including Culps Hill, Little Round Top, the Peach Orchard, and the fields of Pickett’s Charge. It also shows the locations of many of the temporary field hospitals established at homes and farms following the battle, along with the graves associated with the soldiers who died at these field hospitals.
This primary source comes from the Records of the Office of the Chief of Engineers.
National Archives Identifier: 6860337
Full Citation: Map 77-CWMF-E73(2); Elliott's Map of the Battlefield at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; 1863; Civil Works Map File, 1818 - 1947; Records of the Office of the Chief of Engineers, Record Group 77; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/documents/document/elliotts-map-gettysburg-south, March 19, 2025]Rights: Public Domain, Free of Known Copyright Restrictions. Learn more on our privacy and legal page.