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10 finding aid(s) found containing the word(s) Topographic maps.
Maps showing entrenchments in France during World War I at a scale of 1:10,000
156 maps. 26 folders. -- Geography and Map Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Summary:
The collection consists of 156 maps from World War I created by American and French forces that show trenches and related military information in France. Maps are scaled at 1:10,000. Data taken from aerial photography ("tranchées d'après photos ... ") and observation ("Schématique d'apres renseignements"). Some maps are in color and are sized at 100 x 100 cm or smaller. Relief shown by contours and spot heights. In upper left or right margin of some sheets: Groupe des canevas de tir; Canevas de tir; Plan directeur. On some sheets "Secret" is stamped. Some sheets include index to adjoining sheets and boundary diagram. Trenches, entanglements, and other military positions are illustrated in red, blue or both. An index map is stored with the collection.
Maps showing entrenchments in France during World War I at a scale of 1:20,000
477 maps. 94 folders . -- Geography and Map Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Summary:
The collection consists of 477 maps from World War I created by American and French forces that show trenches and related military information in France and Belgium. Maps are scaled at 1:20,000. Data taken from aerial photography ("tranchées d'après photos ... ") and observation ("Schématique d'apres renseignements"). Some maps are in color and are sized at 100 x 100 cm or smaller. Relief shown by contours and spot heights. In upper left or right margin of some sheets: Groupe des canevas de tir; Canevas de tir; Plan directeur. On some sheets "Secret" is stamped. Some sheets include index to adjoining sheets and boundary diagram. Trenches and other military positions are illustrated in red, blue or both. An index map is stored with the collection.
Charles Pelot Summerall map collection
96 items . 59 folders. 1 bound, oversized volume. -- Geography and Map Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Summary:
The collection consists of manuscript maps, annotated printed maps, printed maps, photocopied maps, and captured German maps compiled or created by the American general Charles Pelot Summerall. Chiefly from World War I, the maps show battles and campaigns, including the Meuse-Argonne, Saint Mihiel, and Verdun. The collection also includes maps of Camp Zachary Taylor, Fort Bragg, and ports in the southeastern United States. Additionally, 64 cartographic materials are listed as consituent units and cataloged separately. Consult the finding aid for more information.
Dayton Accords map collection, 1995
83 maps. 8 boxes. -- Geography and Map Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Summary:
The Dayton Accords map collection contains 83 maps that were made to accompany and inform peace negotiations between representatives of Bosnia, Croatia, and Serbia, held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio. The maps generally consist of 1:50,000 and 1:250,000 topographical maps, mounted on foam-core board and overlaid with plastic film to allow for annotations to be made during the rounds of negotiation. The maps were used by the negotiating parties to establish boundaries; some maps bear original annotations tracing proposed borders and document the history of the development of the current borders. The collection contains two index maps of the individual foam-core board mounted topographic maps.
Finn Ronne and Edith M. Ronne map collection, 1930-1994
56 maps, 1 unbound volume. -- Geography and Map Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Summary:
The Finn Ronne and Edith M. Ronne map collection contains 56 maps and 1 unbound volume, each related to the Ronnes' exploratory expeditions to the Antarctic continent. The maps were used in a variety of scenarios, including as plans for upcoming expeditions, summaries of completed journeys, charting territories and geographic features, and identifying areas recently mapped by the Ronnes or other explorers. Many maps contain annotations. The maps predominantly concern Finn Ronne's four major Antarctic journeys: the Byrd Antarctic Expedition II (1933-1935), the United States Antarctic Service Expedition (1939-1941), the Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition "R.A.R.E." (1946-1948), and Operation Deep Freeze during the International Geophysical Year (1957-1958).
Liberia map collection, 1764-1970
4 drawers. 104 folders. 121 maps. -- Geography and Map Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Summary:
The Liberia map collection consists of 121 maps depicting Liberia at the whole country, region, and city level, covering a variety of subjects and uses, primarily in French. These maps make up a small part of the Geography and Map Division's holdings of maps that were acquired before the advent of digital cataloging in the 1970s. The collection's strengths are in maps of administrative and tribal boundaries, locations of natural resources and animals, population density, mines, plantations, communication and transport lines, roads and fuel stations, water systems, and locations of churches in Liberia.
Sierra Leone map collection, 1764-1965
4 drawers. 63 folders. 66 maps. -- Geography and Map Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Summary:
The collection consists of 66 maps of Sierra Leone at the whole country, region, and city level, covering a variety of subjects and uses. These maps make up a small part of the Geography and Map Division's uncataloged holdings of maps that were acquired before the advent of digital cataloging in the 1970s. The collection's strengths are in maps depicting administrative and tribal boundaries, locations of natural resources, transportation and telecommunication lines, and other related subjects. The materials date between 1764 and 1965. The maps in this collection came to the Library through a variety of means, including government transfer, purchase, donation, and government agency deposits.
Guinea map collection, 1880-1969
2 drawers. 51 folders. 51 maps. -- Geography and Map Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Summary:
The collection consists of 51 maps of Guinea -- primarily in French -- concerning administrative and tribal boundaries, city plans, locations of wildlife preserves and natural resources, transportation lines, and other related subjects. These maps make up a small part of the Geography and Map Division's holdings of maps that were acquired before the advent of digital cataloging in the 1970s. The materials date between 1880 and 1969. The maps in this collection came to the Library through a variety of means, including government transfer, purchase, donation, and government agency deposits.
Senegal map collection, 1690-1973
6 drawers. 149 folders. 167 maps. -- Geography and Map Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Summary:
The collection consists of 167 maps of Senegal, mostly in French, primarily showing the whole country, region, and city levels, covering a variety of subjects and uses. These maps make up a small part of the Geography and Map Division's holdings of maps that were acquired before the advent of digital cataloging in the 1970s. The maps in this collection span the years of 1690-1973, with the bulk of the collection spanning 1920-1970. The collection's strengths are in maps of administrative boundaries, city plans of Dakar, locations of natural resources, transportation lines, and other related subjects. The maps in this collection came to the Library through a variety of means, including government transfer, purchase, donation, and government agency deposits.
The Gambia map collection, 1670-1965
2 drawers. 36 folders. 37 maps. -- Geography and Map Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Summary:
The Gambia map collection consists of 37 maps depicting The Gambia at the whole country, region, and city level, covering a variety of subjects and uses. These maps make up a small part of the Geography and Map Division's holdings of maps that were acquired before the advent of digital cataloging in the 1970s. Maps of administrative boundaries make up the bulk of the collection.