A little help with Rev. War map markings please

[baspinall]

I have been researching an area using an old reconnaisance map of the Rev. war. The questions I have are about some of the symbols and wording on this map.

# 1 What does it mean when areas are marked "contingent" and have a little square of dots?

# 2 There are five sided (pentagram like) markings on the highest topo ares here and there.

# 3 Bluffs and ridges also have squares or three sided markings?

Just curious

Brian

 

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[Gypsy Heart]

Contingent would be the troops

 

[EDDE]

#2 is a pentagon

 

[ivan salis]

#1 coniengent is a group of troops -- the dots represent the number of troops (one dot is equal to so many troops)

#2 the pentagon shapes are forts ---- take note that their on the "high" ground of the area

#3 the squares --more troops --the triangles may be either calvary troops or possibly cannon locations

 

[baspinall]

I appreciate the quick answers! I am just learning this stuff. HAHAHAHA at 44

Very intresting ... There is soo much history around Chester County PA during the Rev. war. Its hard knowing where to start.
I need to start talking to the farmers for sure!

I'll keep plugging away.

Brian

 

[CWnut]

thought i would send you a link for some more stuff to "worry" about


http://research.yale.edu/cgi-bin/cg...DESIG=ANY+FEATURE&COUNTY=CHESTER&HITS=0x0x0x0

 

[Gypsy Heart]

I think the Three sided markings you are speaking of near the bluffs are "redoubts"
I was reading this morning about the RW and found this sight that shows actual pictures of RW redoubts....
http://newportvisions.com/home/barton1.html

 

[baspinall]

Gypsy - I think your right on target. I googled that and read some info out there.

Brian