Sherman's March The Topography of Georgia. Share full article. Dec. 9, 1864. Credit... The New York Times Archives. See the article in its original context from December 9, 1864, Page 4 Buy Reprints.

MACON, Ga. — When you were in school, you may have learned about topography and then quickly forgot it. Topography is the study of land features, like mountains, creeks, and hills.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. | The Georgia town of Trenton seems to fit the model. Two people died there about a block from each other. Ringgold, Ga., does, too. Death toll there: 8.