Northern theater of the American Revolutionary War

The Northern Theater of the American Revolutionary War, also known as the Northern Department of the Continental Army, was a theater of operations[1] during the American Revolutionary War.

The Northern Department then stopped 30 miles south of Albany.

The Highlands Department was the smallest in area, and was formed around the defenses on the Hudson River north of New York City.

Major General Philip Schuyler was appointed department commander on June 25, 1775.

The last elements of the Continental Army were kept to guard the western frontier outposts.