Atlanta, Georgia – 1864 Union Siege Battle Map

Atlanta, Georgia – 1864 Union Siege Battle Map

Examine the military operations that led to the fall of one of the Confederacy’s most vital cities with this detailed Union siege map of Atlanta. Created during or immediately after the campaign, this historic battle map documents the movements, lines, and engagements that culminated in Atlanta’s capture by Union forces in September 1864.

Historical Context

By the summer of 1864, Atlanta had become a primary strategic objective for the Union war effort. As a critical rail and industrial hub, its loss would cripple the Confederacy’s ability to sustain large-scale operations. Major General William Tecumseh Sherman advanced on the city in a grinding campaign that began in May and intensified into a prolonged siege by July. The map traces operations beginning on July 19, including the pivotal Battle of Atlanta on July 22, as Union forces tightened their grip around the city. On September 2, 1864, Confederate forces evacuated Atlanta, delivering a decisive blow that reshaped the war’s momentum. Sherman would remain in the city briefly before launching his infamous March to the Sea in November.

The Map’s Features

This operational siege map presents the Atlanta campaign with military clarity, showing Union and Confederate lines, troop positions, and maneuver routes surrounding the city. Railroads, terrain features, and key engagement areas are carefully rendered, illustrating how geography and logistics shaped the course of the siege. The map captures the methodical nature of Sherman’s approach and the gradual constriction that forced Atlanta’s surrender.

Historical Significance

The fall of Atlanta was one of the most consequential Union victories of the Civil War, boosting Northern morale and contributing directly to Abraham Lincoln’s reelection in 1864. This map preserves the tactical reality of the siege as it unfolded, offering historians and collectors a firsthand view of the campaign that set the stage for the final phase of the war in the Deep South.

Museum-Quality Reproduction

This is a high-quality reproduction of the original Civil War battle map, professionally printed using museum-grade methods and materials to preserve every detail of this historic military document. Each piece is produced on archival Hahnemühle paper using the Giclée printing process, ensuring exceptional clarity, durability, and a refined finish suitable for display in any setting.

Perfect For:

 • Civil War historians and collectors

 • Atlanta history enthusiasts

 • Military professionals and educators

 • Offices, libraries, and study spaces

 • Gifts commemorating Union victory and American history

Specifications:

 • Battle Result: Union Victory

 • Created / Published: 1864–1865

 • Style: American Civil War siege battle map

 • Product Type: High-Quality Reproduction Print

 • Dimensions (Width x Height): 21 x 11.5

Each map is printed using the finest materials and methods. Your map will be handled with white gloves from start to finish. We use the Giclée printing method on Hahnemühle paper, which produces a clear, extremely detailed, durable map perfect for proud display in your home or office.

Digital watermark does not appear on your purchased map.