Gettysburg Battlefield Map 1863 - Historic Civil War Battle Map by John Bachelder

Witness the turning point of the American Civil War with this extraordinary panoramic battlefield map created by John B. Bachelder, one of the most dedicated chroniclers of the conflict. Far more than a topographical record, this is a visual narrative that captures the decisive three-day battle where Union and Confederate forces clashed in Pennsylvania's rolling farmland.

Bachelder's map was born from tireless fieldwork. In the months following the battle, he walked every ridge and road, interviewed survivors from both armies, and charted troop movements with meticulous precision. His goal was not just accuracy but truth—documenting how terrain, timing, and human courage shaped the outcome. The perspective stretches across the battlefield from Seminary Ridge to Cemetery Hill, allowing you to trace the paths of regiments as they advanced and fell back, see the ridges where artillery thundered, and sense the tension of Pickett's Charge as it crested and broke against Union lines. Every fence, road, and elevation is rendered with care, transforming geography into story.

Beyond its artistic achievement, Bachelder's map served a greater purpose: preserving memory. It guided the placement of monuments, influenced how the battlefield was interpreted, and helped shape Gettysburg National Military Park. His work ensured that the story of sacrifice—on both sides—would not be forgotten. Today, this map stands as both cartographic masterpiece and memorial, reminding us that maps can do more than show direction—they can tell stories of valor, loss, and legacy.

Each reproduction includes a custom historical letter detailing the story behind the map, making it perfect for Civil War historians, military history enthusiasts, Pennsylvania collectors, and anyone who honors the legacy of Gettysburg. Printed on heavyweight archival paper or hand-stretched polycotton canvas, every ridge, regiment position, and tactical detail is restored in museum-grade clarity for generations of study and appreciation.

Paper prints ship rolled in heavy-duty tubes, while canvas editions arrive gallery-wrapped on solid pine stretcher bars with pre-installed hardware—ready to display the moment it arrives. Bring home a piece of American history and honor the sacrifice at Gettysburg.

This extraordinary panoramic view of the Gettysburg Battlefield was created by John B. Bachelder, one of the most dedicated chroniclers of the American Civil War. Far more than a topographical record, it is a visual narrative that captures the turning point of the conflict—the moment when Union and Confederate forces met in Pennsylvania's farmland. Bachelder's map was the product of tireless fieldwork. In the months following the battle, he walked every ridge and road, interviewed survivors from both armies, and charted troop movements with meticulous precision. His goal was not just accuracy, but truth—to document how terrain, timing, and human courage shaped the outcome. The perspective stretches across the battlefield from Seminary Ridge to Cemetery Hill. You can trace the paths of regiments as they advanced and fell back, see the ridges where artillery thundered, and sense the tension of Pickett's Charge as it crested and broke against Union lines. Every fence, road, and elevation is rendered with care. Beyond its artistic achievement, Bachelder's map served a greater purpose: to preserve memory. It guided the placement of monuments, influenced how the battlefield was interpreted, and helped shape Gettysburg National Military Park. His work ensured that the story of sacrifice—on both sides—would not be forgotten.

Our maps are printed on premium archival paper using museum-quality inks that resist fading for over 100 years. Each piece is carefully inspected and ships ready to frame. For canvas prints, we use professional-grade canvas with a protective coating that ensures your map will remain vibrant for decades to come.