Map Illustrating the Second Epoch of the Atlanta Campaign

New York: Julius Bien & Co, 1895. unbound. Map. Color lithograph. Sheet measures 18 1/2" x 29 1/2"

This collection of inset maps relating to the American Civil War's Atlanta Campaign includes a map of the Seond Epoch of the Atlanta Campaign, a map showing the March of the 15th Army Corps through Northern Georgia, and four plates showing positions of the 15th Army Corps in Resaca, GA; Dallas, GA; Newhope Church, Ga; and Kenesaw Mountain, GA. Blue lines for the Union and red for the Confederacy show the geographical location of the various armies. Dates and generals' names are also provided. These battles provided footing for the Union army's (truncated) eventual seizure of Atlanta, which boosted Northern morale and led to Lincoln's re-election in 1864. Beyond this historical information, the map is highly detailed in itself, with cities, capitals, railroads, canals, towns, villages, and forts labeled. The maps appeared as plate LVIII in "The Atlas to Accompany the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, 1861-1865." Folded as issued. There are a few small tears to the upper edge of the sheet that do not affect the image. This map is a wonderful piece that boldly documents American history.

Julius Bien (1826-1909) was an American lithographic printer and cartographer based in New York City. During the course of the second half of the 19th century, he produced thousands of maps for both public and private publishers. Some of his most notable commissions were for the U.S. government, including many geological maps that redefined the cartographic visualization of geology. Bien's prolific output and contributions to the development of chromo-lithography make him one of the most significant map printers of his time. This is a great example of his fine work. (Inventory #: 324775)