A map of the region near Chancellorville, Virginia, site of the Battle of the Wilderness from May 5-6, 1864.

A map of the region near Cold Harbor, Virginia, site of the Battle of Cold Harbor from May 31-June 12, 1864.

A map of the area to the southeast of Williamsburg, Virginia, showing the Battle of Williamsburg or Battle of Fort Magruder, fought on May 5, 1862 during the Peninsula Campaign of the American Civil War.

A map of the region around Richmond, Virginia, showing the Civil War battle sites and operations of Union General McClellan during the Peninsula Campaign in 1862.

A map of the United States in 1789, showing the State territorial claims, territories, and areas of territorial dispute. The map is color-coded to show States, territories, British possessions, and Spanish possessions, and shows the...

A map showing the early colony of Jamestown.

A map of Hampton Roads, where the first engagement between ironclads took place.

A map showing the siege of Yorktown during the American Revolution.

A map showing the area of the siege of Yorktown during the American Revolution.

A map of the area around Appomattox Court House, the scene of Lee's surrender, showing the routes of the Confederate retreat and Union advance.

A plan of the Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia in the American Civil War.

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West Virginia State Map

Learn unique facts about each American state. You can also read a more in-depth history of each state, watch videos and play a game about all the states.

This site contains a fun way to learn about the states within the United States. Click on the state that you want to learn more about and it provides facts, geographic landmarks, points of interest, major industries, a quiz and more.

The mystery of what happened to the Lost Colony on Roanoke Island has endured over the centuries. A clue has, until recently, lain hidden in a map created by John White that is housed in the British Museum. Archaeologists began digging...

A report on the Battle of New Market by a Confederate general and one by a Union general as well as a map and the official orders of both sides.

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.

Several Englishmen sailed to the New World to establish settlements for England. Read about Sir Humphrey Gilbert's fate, and the mystery of Roanoke. Follow Sir Francis Drake on the map as he circumnavigated the globe.

A very detailed account of activities during the months leading up to and throughout the siege of Yorktown. Excellent maps and images also supplied.

Very thorough web site featuring a guide for teaching the history, geography, and economics of the early West African empire of Mali. By clicking on the links on top, you will uncover a wealth of resources providing information,...

This virtual tour of the ruins of Pompeii features a clickable map, panoramic images, and detailed photographs of unearthed interiors that reveal 1st century C.E. Roman life. An essay discusses life in Pompeii and Roman urbanism in general.

The scenes of the Western campaigns, color-coded to differentiate between federal and confederate armies.