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1862 Civil War Map of Washington, DC Fortifications

An 1862 Civil War map of Washington, DC and its surroundings, showing the fortifications around the city, including Fort Totten and Fort Lincoln.

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Take a look at this Civil War map of D.C. and it’s surroundings. Click on it for greater detail and you’ll be able to see all the fortifications around the city (i.e., Fort Totten, Fort Lincoln, etc).

District of Columbia fortifications in 1862
District of Columbia fortifications in 1862
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