Campaigns & Battle Lines — Battles of the Civil War (1961)
A clear, authoritative portrait of the Union and Confederacy at a pivotal moment. Based on the planning map upon which Ulysses S. Grant marked his proposed lines of operation, this sheet portrays the United States as charted in 1863. Issued by National Geographic in April 1961 alongside a companion battlefield map and the feature article “The Civil War,” it distills a sprawling conflict into legible geography—routes, fronts, and the national frame they moved through.
More Than a Map – A Testament to History
This isn’t just wall art—it’s a strategic snapshot of the war’s turning point. The map captures how campaigns were conceived and coordinated across rivers, rails, and state lines. Ideal for educators, historians, designers, and collectors, it invites both room-distance reading and close study.
Hang it in classrooms, libraries, studios, museums, offices, or at home to spark reflection and conversation.
Premium Materials & Finishes
We treat history with the respect it deserves. That’s why we offer multiple formats, each produced using high-quality materials and modern archival printing.
🌟 Archival Paper Print
Printed on heavyweight 160gsm archival-grade paper.
Smooth matte finish reduces glare and preserves fine labels and linework.
Ideal for framing under glass—clean, timeless, and built to last.
💎 Laminated Edition
Encapsulated in two sheets of 80-micron gloss laminate using true thermal bonding—not just surface lamination.
Moisture-resistant, wipe-clean surface—perfect for classrooms and high-traffic reference spaces.
Optional Natural Timber Hang Rails: lacquered rails with a fitted hanging cord for a polished, ready-to-hang presentation. (Please allow up to 10 working days for delivery with hang rails.)
🏆 Museum-Quality Canvas
Printed on heavyweight 395gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas for rich texture and durability.
Pigment-based, fade-resistant inks keep tones deep and typography crisp for generations.
Optional Natural Timber Hang Rails: lacquered to enhance the wood grain; top cord for effortless hanging—elegant in any setting. (Please allow up to 10 working days for delivery with hang rails.)
Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Battles of the Civil War |
| Publisher | National Geographic |
| Original Publication | 1961 (April) |
| Historical Frame | United States as charted in 1863; Grant’s proposed lines of operation |
| Scale | 1:2,851,200 |
| Cartographic Content | Campaign routes/lines of operation; 1863 political geography; transport & hydrography |
| Map Size | 633 mm (W) × 479 mm (H) |
| Available Formats | Paper, Laminated, Canvas |
| Paper Weight | 160gsm archival-quality |
| Laminate | 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate sheets (encapsulated) |
| Canvas Weight | 395gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas |
| Inks | Pigment-based, fade-resistant |
| Optional Hang Rails | Available on Laminated & Canvas (lead time up to 10 working days) |
| Origin | Made in Australia |
Why Choose This Map
✔ Strategic Insight: See the war’s theaters and Grant’s proposed operational lines in one coherent view.
✔ Clarity & Context: Mid-century National Geographic design—clean, legible, and richly informative.
✔ Decorative & Scholarly: A conversation piece with genuine reference value.
✔ Teaching-Ready: Perfect for explaining movements, logistics, and geography of the conflict.
✔ Archival Craft: Premium materials preserve contrast, labels, and linework for decades.
Our Commitment
We believe that preserving history is as important as telling it. Every map is printed locally in Australia using state-of-the-art technology, carefully checked by hand, and packed with care. From the moment it leaves our workshop to the day it hangs on your wall, we ensure quality you can trust and a legacy you’ll be proud to share.
Bring the strategy and sweep of the Civil War into focus. Order the Battles of the Civil War (1961) today—a faithful, beautifully produced sheet that turns a room into a conversation.
