West Point Map 1802

Though best known for the military academy established there in 1802, it is not necessarily the focus of this map of West Point, New York. The primary campus buildings are illustrated, but not labeled, and significantly more emphasis is given to recreational opportunities in the surrounding area.

A Brief History of West Point The United States Military Academy USMA, established in 1802, is renowned for producing exceptional leaders. Situated in West Point, New York, the academy was initially founded by President Thomas Jefferson to train officers for the rapidly expanding army.

This map shows a selection of current buildings and structures superimposed on West Point's 1802 landscape. The blue line shows the approximate location of the current shoreline.

What did West Point look like in its early days? Heavily illustrated with maps and graphics, this book chronicles the landscape history of the United States Military Academy's first three decades. Major buildings at West Point are described and maps and illustrations highlight the changes made during the period.

This book chronicles the landscape history of the United States Military Academy's first three decades. Major buildings at West Point are described and maps and illustrations highlight the changes made during the period.

The history of the United States Military Academy can be traced to fortifications constructed on the West Point of the Hudson River during the American Revolutionary War in 1778. Following the war, President Thomas Jefferson signed legislation establishing the United States Military Academy USMA on the site in 1802.

Through the use of maps and historical graphics, readers gain a better understanding of some of the rich, early history of West Point. Extensively researched but presented in an accessible way, this heavily illustrated work chronicles the landscape history of the United States Military Academy from 1802 to 1860.

West Point circa 1859 Established in March of 1802 by an Act of Congress, the National Military Academy at West Point was situated on the banks of the Hudson River on the site of Fort Arnold, built by the Continential Army in 1778 as a temporary fortification of this strategic bend in the river.

Title U.S. Military Academy, West Point, Orange County, NY Other Title West Point Names Historic American Buildings Survey, creator Lange, Robie S, historian Lowe, Jet, photographer Created Published Documentation compiled after 1933 Headings - military academies - New York--Orange County--West Point Notes - Significance It was established by an Act of Congress on March 16, 1802. Prior to

West Point is the oldest continuously occupied military post in the United States. Located on the Hudson River in New York, General George Washington stationed his headquarters in West Point in the summer and fall of 1779 during the American Revolutionary War, and later called it quotthe most important Post in Americaquot in 1781 following the war's end. West Point also was the site of General