Purpose: This interactive map visualizes the full 1781 Washington–Rochambeau Revolutionary Route, clearly showing the six parallel elements of the march (French fleet, Lauzun’s Legion, Washington’s independent party, main allied army, Annapolis water route, and the artillery/wagon train via Bowie MD). It highlights the “Great Split” at Baltimore and includes rich historical context drawn from primary sources.
Official W3R Map: View the official W3R guided-tour map
How this map differs: The official W3R map presents a single clean linear route for storytelling. This version shows all six detachments as separate color-coded layers, the Great Split at Baltimore, the distinct artillery/wagon route through Bowie (Priest Bridge → Easton → Belair → Sacred Heart), and synchronized timeline controls. It was built specifically to make the parallel movements and the local Bowie artillery route visible.
Developed and researched by Grok (xAI) · April 2026 · Corrections, suggestions, or additional sources are welcome via GitHub Issues