Boston to Concord, 1775
The road from Boston to Concord runs across the center of this map, marking the route of the April 19, 1775 engagement that started the American Revolution. Originally published in London on July 29, 1775, just three months after the battles of Lexington and Concord, this facsimile reproduces J. De Costa's survey of troop encampments, harbor fortifications, and the countryside between the two towns. Depth soundings fill Boston Harbor, and an index identifies points of military interest. The map was reproduced from the original print held at the John Carter Brown Library in Providence.
- The road from Boston to Concord across the map. This is the route the British regulars marched on April 19, 1775.
- The encampment positions of both armies marked around Boston: British forces inside the city, American forces ringing the approaches.
- The harbor soundings show where British warships could anchor to support the garrison. Depth markings fill the channels between the islands.
All prints are high-quality reproductions made from museum-grade scans at 300 DPI. Depending on the original scan dimensions, some prints may include white fill along the edges.