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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: The New West, 1889 1912
A map of the western United States showing the rapid growth of the New West between 1885 and 1912 during the presidencies from Benjamin Harrison to Howard Taft. The map is color-coded to show the States admitted to the Union before the...
NOAA
Noaa: Cpc: Regional Climate Maps
Provides large colorful maps of climate data about each continent for the current week, month, or previous quarter.
Other
Antietam on the Web
A comprehensive resource from Antietam on the Web of the Battle of Antietam, including historical documents, battle maps and much more.
US Holocaust Memorial Museum
U.s. Holocaust Memorial Museum: World War Ii in Europe: Animated Maps
The maps on this website show the ebb and flow of Germany's initial domination of Europe, and then the allies' retaking of the territory in WW II. Audio commentary describes the changes from 1939 to 1945.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: The Berlin Airlift
A comprehensive overview of the Berlin Airlift provides links to maps, timelines, and other resources. The entire film is not available at this time, however, a short clip can be viewed. Coverage of the Chocolate Pilot and the support by...
Other
Animated Atlas: Growth of a Nation
A 10-minute movie showing the expansion of the United States after the end of the Revolutionary War. Follow the directions to start the movie and listen to the explanations.
Library of Congress
Loc: History of the 105th Pennsylvania Volunteers
The Library of Congress gives the history of the 105th Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers in a timeline form. Based on "History of the One Hundred and Fifth Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers" by Kate M. Scott. Part of Tilton C....
University of Washington
University of Washington: Knights of Labor History and Geography 1869 1899
Overview of the Knights of Labor with maps showing the expansion of the Knights by color-coded time period, the number of local assemblies in each LA county, and more.
Library of Congress
Loc: American Treasures: A More Perfect Union: Gallery B
This is a large site from American Treasures covering primary source documents from the early 1800s through the Civil War and on to Western Expansion.
Other
Civil War Image Map: Campaign for Vicksburg
A map of the Vicksburg Campaign shows the path of Grant's march and marks where the battles took place along the way.
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National Park Service: Richmond National Battlefield: Cold Harbor
A chronological description of the events of the Battle of Cold Harbor. There is a link to a descriptive tour and map of the battle field.
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Etc: Original Territory of the United States, 1783 1790
A map of the United States showing the territorial growth from 1783 to 1790. The map is color-coded to show the original territory after the American Revolutionary War, the Northwest Territory north of the Ohio River in 1787, the...
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Etc: Territorial Development of the United States, 1783 1867
A map of the United States showing the growth of the nation from 1783-1867. The map is color-coded to show the thirteen original states, the territory acquired by conquest during the revolution and the Treaty of 1783, the Louisiana...
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Etc: Early Territory of the United States, 1783 1863
A map of the early United States west of the Mississippi River, showing the original territory after the Treaty of Paris 1783, the territory northwest of the Ohio River, the territory south of the Ohio River, the Mississippi Territory...
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Etc: Original Range of the Bison, 1720 1903
A map of North America showing the original range of the American bison. The map shows the dates of local extermination, location, and numbers of wild animals in 1903 (Central Canada and the Rockies). "Beyond all doubt the most...
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Etc: First Defenses of the South During the American Civil War, 1860 1865
A map from 1920 of the Southeastern States showing the South's first line of defenses during the American Civil War (1861-1865). The map is color-coded to show the eastern Confederate States (indicating the States seceding before and...
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Etc: Maps Etc: The Slavery Prohibition Compromise of 1850, 1850
A map of California, the Utah Territory, and the New Mexico Territory in 1850 showing the effect of the Compromise of 1850, a series of bills intending to settle the issue of slavery and abolition raised in the territories after the...
Other
Vox: 37 Maps That Explain the American Civil War
April 1865 was a momentous month in American history. On April 9, the Confederate army under Robert E. Lee surrendered to the Union forces of Ulysses S. Grant, effectively ending the Civil War. Then on April 14, the victorious President...
Archaeological Institute of America
Archaeology: Doing Time
A brief description of Johnson's Island Prison followed by links to correspondence of the prisoners, a map of the prison, and information about a current archaeological dig at the site.
Library of Congress
Loc: Railroad Maps Collection: Transcontinental Railroad
Find out about plans for a transcontinental railroad and surveys which plotted out possible routes. Part of a larger site on the history of railroads and maps.
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Etc: Maps Etc: United States and Confederate States, 1861
A map of the United States and Confederate States in 1861. The map is color-coded to show Free Union States, Slave Union States, Confederate States seceding before April 15, 1861, Confederate States seceding after April 15, 1861,...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Chickamauga, September 1863
A map of the region near the Chickamauga River in Georgia, site of the Battle of Chickamauga (September 19-20, 1863). The map shows the Missionary Ridge overlooking the Chickamauga River, the positions of the Union and Confederate armies...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Advance Upon Atlanta, 1864
A map of the area between Chattanooga Tennessee and Atlanta Georgia showing the Union advance on Atlanta during the American Civil War (1864). The map shows the campaign routes and important battle sites, railroads, rivers, and terrain.
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Etc: Maps Etc: Reconstructed United States, 1870
A map of the United States and territories after the Civil War during reconstruction and readmission by 1870. The map is color-coded to show the 'Normal States’ (Union States), the 'Reconstructed States&’ (Confederate States), the...