A map showing the extent of the Confederate territories east of the Mississippi River during the American Civil War (1861-1865). The map shows state lines and capitals, major cities, forts, battle sites, and rivers in the region. The map shows the railroad network connecting the East and the West portions of the Confederacy, and the military line used for the protection of the Atlantic and Mississippi Railroad. The march of General Sherman from Atlanta to Savannah, then north to Bentonville and Raleigh is shown.