U.S. States and Territories Map: February-March 1863 (Civil War Era) #2110839 (License: Personal Use)

The map depicts the United States from February 24 to March 4, 1863, shortly after the Emancipation Proclamation, showing Union states in pink, Confederate states in green, western territories in gold, and disputed zones-including Missouri and Kentucky-marked in maroon. Insets show the Kingdom of Hawaii and Russian America (Alaska), while labels clarify contested claims such as Arizona Territory (CSA) and the Neutral Strip. Key features include the unorganized Indian Territory and the District of Columbia.

Used in educational history websites, museum exhibits, and academic resources to illustrate Civil War geography; serves users researching 19th-century U.S. territorial evolution, secession, and federal vs. Confederate jurisdiction.