Sepia toned bird's eye view map of Camp Sumter, commonly known as Andersonville Prison, Georgia. Created in 1882 by John L. Ransom, author and publisher of "Andersonville Diary, Escape and List of the Dead." Perspective map is not to scale but gives a good relative representation of the horrific Southern CSA Prison Camp during the Civil War.

Printed on heavy Archival Matte Photo Paper.

NOW ALSO AVAILABLE AS A CANVAS GALLERY WRAP!

The site is an iconic reminder of the horrors of Civil War prisons. It was commanded by Major Henry Wirz, who was tried and executed after the war for murder. It was overcrowded to four times its capacity, with inadequate water supply, reduction in food rations, and unsanitary conditions. Of the approximately 45,000 Union prisoners held at Camp Sumter during the war, nearly 13,000 men died. The chief causes of death were scurvy, diarrhea, and dysentery. Friends provided care, food, and moral support for others in their social network, which helped prisoners survive.

This would be an instructive piece to have in a US History classroom. Fine detail is remarkable.

NOTE: We can print smaller than what is listed, but any text will be hard to read; though it still will make a cool piece of art for your wall. If you would like a smaller size, just contact me and I will put up a listing at your desired size and send you a link to that item. LARGER SIZES THAN WHAT IS LISTED MAY ALSO BE AVAILABLE (depending on the map); contact me with your special request and I will do all I can to accommodate you.