An Edwin Forbes drawing depicting the fighting late on August 30, 1862.
This perspective, from Bald Hill looking towards Groveton, shows clearly the
more open fields present during the battle.
Accompanying descriptions note
the meaning of the numbers in the sketch.
1. Thoroughfare Gap 2. Confederate Line of Battle 3. The old Railroad embankment behind which the Confederates were posted 4. The old Stone House on the Turnpike used as a hospital 5. Warrenton Turnpike
6. Baldface Hill 7. Henry Hill 8. Union Line of Battle 9. McDowell's Corps moving to the left flank to repel Longstreet's attack which had just commenced 10. Sudley Springs road
Note: The web author believes that #7 is labeled incorrectly and should read
"Buck Hill".
