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MapDistrict of Columbia and the seat of war on the Potomac. Low-angle bird's-eye view. Shows cities of Washington and Alexandria in foreground. Includes index of military positions with regiment names. LC Civil War maps (2nd ed.), 678 Stephenson. Cartography of northern Virginia, pl. 39 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. LC copy mounted on cloth backing. DCP
- Contributor: Bohn, Casimir - E. Sachse & Co
- Date: 1861-01-01
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MapPanoramic view of the U.S. camps around Washington City in 1861 : east : taken from the top of the Capitol. Catalog Record Only Perspective aerial view eastward over East Capitol Street to horizon. Shows tented campgrounds, military regiments in march formation in the street, campground flags, buildings, trees, and Anacostia River (estuary) in distance. Gift; Dennis Gurtz, member of the Madison Council; April 2014. Oriented with north to the left. "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1861 by C. Bohn in the Clerks Office...
- Contributor: Bohn, Casimir - E. Sachse & Co
- Date: 1861