Fredericksburg historical maps

Fredericksburg – 1862

Fredericksburg – 1878

A Journey Across the Bloody Plain, Part I–The Canal Ditch

A brief history of the canal and its impact on the Civil War Battle of Fredericksburg.

Fredericksburg Battlefields – 1998
A map showing the location of the canal on the battlefield, plus descriptions of the canal during the battle are on pages 25, 30 and 34.

The Canal Ditch: Battlefield Obstacle Historical Marker

Photo and text of a marker in Fredericksburg. 
Map and current photos.

The Fredericksburg Campaign
Includes a map of the battle area, showing the location of the canal, and a description of the canal.

U.S. Civil War Photographs - Fredericksburg
Historical Civil War-era photo of the battlefield, identifying the location of the canal ditch.

 

What is this canal in Downtown Fredericksburg? video