It has since been universally conceded that it was admirably adapted for that purpose.
It will be seen from the above map, that there are two roads coming to Gettysburg from the west, making a considerable angle with each other.

Each is intersected by ridges running north and south.

On that nearest to the town, and about three-fourths of a mile from the central square, there is a large brick building, which was used as a Lutheran Theological Seminary.

A small stream of water called Willoughby's Run winds between the next two ridges.

The battle on the first day was principally fought on the heights on each side of this stream.
Buford being aware that Ewell's corps would soon be on its way from Heidlersburg to the field of battle, was obliged to form line facing north with Devin's brigade, and leave Gamble's brigade to keep back the overpowering weight of Hill's corps advancing from the west.
While this fighting was going on, and Reynolds and Wadsworth were pressing to the front, I was engaged in withdrawing the pickets and assembling the other two divisions, together with the corps artillery.