Map showing the investment and siege of Savannah, Georgia by Genl Sherman's army Decr 1864.

Regional view of Savannah, Ga., with the many landforms (rivers, sounds, swamps, islands) noted as well as the locations of forts Jackson and Pulaski. The Savannah & Gulf Railroad, Georgia Central Railroad, and Ogeechee Canal are also indicated.
"Savannah had a population of about 25,00 [and] was strongly fortified and held by Rebel Genl. Hardee with an army of 15,000. These evacuated the city escaping by pontoon bridge to the Union causeway to Charleston, S.C. The city was surrendered by the mayor. The two rebel ironclad rams in the harbor were blown up by the rebels before leaving"--Page caption.
Color coding indicates the location of Union and Confederate forces.
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Available also through the Library of Congress web site as a raster image.
In the Robert Knox Sneden Scrapbook (Mss5:7 Sn237:1 p. 378).
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