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MAPS/10071

Barrage Chart

Hand-drawn map of the 6th Marine Gun Battalion, U.S. Marines, A.E.F. (4th Brigade, 2d Division, 1st Corps).  It includes the area near Thiacourt, France during WWI. Backside of map reads: "Waller, Littleton, W.T. Jr., Barrage Chart, 8th March, Machine Gun Battalion, Sept. 10, 1918.

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MAPS/10361

Belleau Wood and Champillon, France

Hand-drawn map of the area surrounding Champillon, France during World War I.  Map includes annotations at lower bottom in pencil and in the upper left hand corner in red ink. The map was prepared by Lieutenant Victor Bleasdale in June 1918, while billeted in a farmhouse in Champillon.  The annotations depict machine gun positions for the battle of Belleau Wood.

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NY-MAP/4592

Commercy

Color-coded annotated map that shows the positions of various units in the areas aound Punerot, Bouyron, Goviller, and Selamcourt, France in the early part of September 1918.

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MAPS/10165

Foret D'Argonne

Map is of the Foret D'Argonne in France.  It is not annotated but depicts roads, forests, railroad tracks surrounding the cities of Chatel, Lacon, Varennes, La Chalade, Florent, Moiremont, Viennes, and Binarville.  Reverse side has the following inscription: Lejeune, J.A., PC#340.

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NY-MAP/4595

St. Menehold

Map is of St. Menehold, France during World War I.  It is  black and white with gridlines overlayed.  Annotations are marked in red in the lower left hand corner of the 4th, 5th, 6th Regiments, 6th MG Battalion, 3D Battalion-6th, 2D Battalion-6th, 1st Battalion-6th, 3D Battalion-5th, 2D Battalion-5th, and 1st Battalion-5th.

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MAPS/10551

Bandit Attack on Telpaneca, Nicaragua, 19 September 1921

Hand-drawn map taken from 2d Brigade patrol reports. This map details an attack on the Guardia Nacional in Telpaneca by bandits on 19 September 1927 and 21 September 1927. The combined Marine/Guardia Nacional garrison was attacked by a well armed bandit force equipped with machine guns, rifles, and bombs.  Enemy emplacements are painstakingly noted. The map is signed by Lieutenant H.S. Keimling, the commander of the garrison. This map is a companion to MAPS/10552, which shows the area around Telpaneca. 

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MAPS/10552

Sketch of Bandit Attack on 19 September 1927, also Sniping by Bandits on 21 September 1927 [Telpaneca, Nicaragua]

Hand-drawn map taken from 2d Brigade patrol reports.  This map details an attack on the Guardia Nacional in Telpaneca by bandits on 19 September 1927 and 21 September 1927.  The combined Marine/Guardia Nacional garrison was attacked by a well armed bandit force equipped with machine guns, rifles, and bombs.  Enemy emplacements are painstakingly, as are the locations of bandit infiltration and exit routes.  This map, prepared after the battle, notes blood left on trails as wounded bandits retreated and the extent of the damage.  The weather conditions are also noted.  The map is signed by Lieutenant H.S. Keimling, the commander of the garrison.  This map is a companion to MAP/10551, which details the location of enemy combatants within the town of Telpaneca itself. 

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NY-MAP/4412

Gendarmerie Station List [Haiti]

Blueprint map showing guard stations throughout Haiti; shows outposts, sub-districts, districts, headquarters and the boundaries for each; also delineates different departments for the localities.  Map is a blueprint, converted to a positive during scanning.  Map also contains some annotations. Map was compiled from existing maps by G. Sauve and approved on 25 June 1928. Signed by Major-General F.E. Evans, Chief of the Gendarmerie d'Haiti, and Major L.W. Burnham.

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NY-MAP/8634

Battle of Ilu River, Guadalcanal

Hand-drawn overlay of a map--dated 21 August 1942--showing positions during the final phase of the Battle of Ilu River.  Shows positions and movements of Marine Corps units.

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NY-MAP/8732

Enemy Situation, Guadalcanal

Hand-drawn overlay map identifying locations of Japanese units on Guadalcanal on 4 December 1943.  Handwritten notes indicate numbers of enemy forces and types of weaponry in that section.

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NY-MAP/8677

Overlay of 2d Battalion, 5th Marines Positions, Guadalcanal

Hand-drawn overlay of a map--dated 29 September 1942--showing a section of Guadalcanal Island.  Identifies locations in the vicinity of Lunga Point and positions of 2d Battalion, 5th Marines.

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NY-MAP/8609

1st Pioneer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, Kukum: Lunga Area, Guadalcanal (North Coast), Solomon Islands: 1st Pioneer Battalion, 1st Marine Division,  18 August 1942

Copy of a map bearing hand-written annotations and hand-colored rivers.  Shows vegetation, roads, and paths. Bears the annotation "Drawn and enlarged by Pi Bn 2 Sec from Aerial Photographs of 18 Aug 42, Roads were put in by Road Sketches, Arbitrary Grid System.

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NY-MAP/7533

Bougainville Operation Battle of Piva Forks, 21-26 November 1943

This map bears the title "Bougainville Operation, Empress Augusta Bay Area"; this has been crossed out in pencil, and "Battle of Piva Forks" has been added.  This map was originally printed by the Historical Division, US Marine Corps.  The map is in good condition; it contains annotations in red and blue pencil that depict troop movements in the area of Piva Forks.  The originator of these annotations is unknown.

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MAPS/11381

G-2 Situation Map No. 2: Saipan Island: Saipan-Tinian Area: Special Map [sheet 7]

This was prepared by the Intelligence Section of Task Force 56, from photographs dated16 April 1944, using a source map prepared for Joint Intelligence Center POA by the 64th Engineer Topographic Battalion, USAFICPA in April 1944.  The map was created using aerial reconnaissance photographs taken during Navy sorties over the islands.  Japanese fortifications are indicated in red ink; a legend is also included.  Sheet one includes a table titled "Summary of Installations on Saipan Island" showing the gradual increase in fortifications on the island between 18 April 1944 and 29 May 1944.

There are two copies of this map in the collection.

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MAPS/11162

Mine Situation Map of Iwo Jima (16 March 1945, D Plus 25)

This map was compiled by Corps Engineer Section from information received from 3d,  4th & 5th Marine Divisions,  2d Separate Engineer Battalion, and 2d Bomb Disposal Company. There are 3 copies of this map in the collection.

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NY-MAP/8630

Requested Artillery Fire Support, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines

Hand-drawn overlay of a map--dated 28 September 1942--showing a section of Guadalcanal Island.  Identifies 15 areas where 3d Battalion, 5th Marines requested artillery fire support.

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MAPS/11297

Saipan Island: Marianas Group

This map, a "provisional edition" dated 30 April 1942, depicts principal roads, trails, and railroads.  The map also includes depictions of elevation and reefs along the coastal areas. Key landmarks and towns are also indicated, as well as other natural features. This map contains numerous annotations in red and blue pencil, including troop locations, including what appears to be indications of troop locations from situation reports during June 1944.

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MAPS/11181

Special Air and Gunnery Target Map: Iwo Jima

This map depicts the locations of Japanese coastal defenses, bunkers, blockhouses, rifle pits, and other features.  The map was prepared jointly by the Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2, Fleet Marine Force Pacific, and the Intelligence Section, Amphibious Forces Pacific using aerial photographs from 15 October 1944.

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NY-MAP/8828

Special Map--Tulagi, D-2, 15 July 1942

Printed topographical map--on an M square grid--of Tulagi Island showing locations of facilities and structures. Indicates locations of Landing Beach Blue.

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MAPS/10647

1st MARDIV In The Field

1st MARDIV In The Field Annex ABLE to Operation Plan 3-50. Overlay shows positions of RCT 7
and units from the Republic of Korea Marine Corps (ROKMC). Annex ABLE: Unloading Plan

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MAPS/10657

011800 October 1950 Situation Overlay Seoul Area page 1 of 2

011800 October 1950 Situation Overlay Seoul Area page 1 of 2. Position of 1st Marines (RCT 1), 5th
Marines ( RCT 5), 7th Marines (RCT 7), 11th Marines and the Republic of Korea Marine Corps are
depicted.

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MAPS/10658

011800 October 1950 Situation Overlay Seoul Area page 2 of 2

011800 October 1950 Situation Overlay Seoul Area page 2 of 2. Position of 1st Marines (RCT 1), 5th
Marines ( RCT 5), 7th Marines (RCT 7), 11th Marines and the Republic of Korea Marine Corps are
depicted.

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NY-MAP/3930

Operations Against the Chinese Communists  24 November 1950 - 27 April 1953 [Korea]

This map depicts actions against the Chinese conducted by US Armed Forces and those of the
Republic of Korea between 24 November 1950 and 27 April 1953 during the Korean War.
Included on the map are the advances of United Nations troops; naval advances; defense positions;
and front lines. Also included are the types of Air Force aircraft used (medium and light bombers, and
fighters); Navy and Marine aircraft (carrier-based and land-based fighters); and the various types of
Naval vessels employed, ranging from destroyers to carriers.
The map also depicts the counter advance of the North Korean forces.

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MAPS/10744

Overlay Enemy Installations Inchon 4 September 1950

Sheet I to Appendix I, Annex GEORGE, Opn Order No. 2-50. Sheet 2 of 2. Map reference Korea,
Sheets 6526 III. Map depicts overlay of enemy positions. It is Appendix 2 to Annex BAKER to
operation order 2-50.

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MAPS/10593

Situation Overlay of 1st Marine Division at Koto-Ri, Korea

Situation Overlay of 1st Marine Division at koto-Ri, Korea

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MAPS/10638

Special Action Report Overlays 5th Marines Sketch of Action Yudam Ni

Overlay showing the route of withdrawal of 1st battalion 5th Marines from Yudam-ni to
Majon-Dongmap Korea 1:50,000 Sheet 6635 II & III 6634 I

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NY-MAP/6350

1st Battalion, 5th Marines Hill 34 Cantonment [Vietnam]

Copy of a map of the Hill 34 cantonment, dated 15 November 1970.  Depicts company quarters, chapel, enlisted club, mess hall, and landing zone.  Map is situated at coordinates 990708.

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NY-MAP/6353

Chu Lai Combat Base Master Plan [Vietnam] [sheet 1 of 11]

A blueprint copy of the Master Plan for the Chu Lai Combat Base (sheet 1 of 11)P-62A), dated 25 November 1967.  This large scale map features the base in its entirety, and includes a vicinity map indicating the base's location in Vietnam, as well as a key plan illustrating how the sheets fit togeth to form the smaller scale map.

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NY-MAP/6355

Chu Lai Combat Base Master Plan [Vietnam] [sheet 2 of 11]

A blueprint copy of the Master Plan for the Chu Lai Combat Base (sheet 2 of 11), dated 27 November 1967.  Features include the locations of headquarters for US Army battalions on the eastern edge of the base; the provincial boundary between Quang Tin and Quang Ngai; and roadways.

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NY-MAP/6357

Chu Lai Combat Base Master Plan [Vietnam] [sheet 3 of 11]

A blueprint copy of the Master Plan for theChu Lai Combat Base (sheet 3 of 11), dated 27 November 1967.  Features include Route 1 and perimeter road; runway; and other existing and proposed structures.

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NY-MAP/6359

Chu Lai Combat Base Master Plan [Vietnam] [sheet 4 of 11]

A blueprint copy of the Master Plan for the Chu Lai Combat Base (sheet 4 of 11), dated 27 November 1967.  Features include airfield, runway, MAG-12 and MAG-13 aprons and cantonments, existing and proposed roadways.

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NY-MAP/6361

Chu Lai Combat Base Master Plan [Vietnam] [sheet 5 of 11]

A blueprint copy of the Master Plan for the Chu Lai Combat Base (sheet 5 of 11), dated 27 November 1967.  Features include 161 Aviation Battalion, 14 Aviation Battalion cantonment, segregated storage areas, and a proposed roadway to Song Tra Bong.

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NY-MAP/6363

Chu Lai Combat Base Master Plan [Vietnam] [sheet 6 of 11]

A blueprint copy of the Master Plan for the Chu Lai Combat Base (sheet 6 of 11), dated 27 November 1967.  Features include proposed roadways, the Song Tra Bong river, and other other waterways.

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NY-MAP/6365

Chu Lai Combat Base Master Plan [Vietnam] [sheet 8 of 11]

A blueprint copy of the Master Plan for the Chu Lai Combat Base (sheet 8 of 11), dated 27 November 1967. Features include Route 1 and perimeter roads; 9th Engineer Battalion, and the village of Chu Lai.

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NY-MAP/6367

Chu Lai Combat Base Master Plan [Vietnam] [sheet 9 of 11]

A blueprint copy of the Master Plan for the Chu Lai Combat Base (sheet 9 of 11), dated 27 November 1967.  Features include Route 1 and perimeter road; MAC V civilian hospital; the rifle range; 188th Maintenance Battalion cantonment; 163 Transportation Company; sewage treatment plant; laundry facilities; and parking areas.

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NY-MAP/6369

Chu Lai Combat Base Master Plan [Vietnam] [sheet 10 of 11]

A blueprint copy of the Master Plan for the Chu Lai Combat Base (sheet 10 of 11), dated 27 November 1967.  Features include Route 1; 175 Engineer Battalion; 198th Light Infantry Brigade Headquarters; and the boundary line between Quang Tin and Quang Ngai provinces.

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NY-MAP/6346

Compound at 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines [Vietnam]

Copy of a map of the 3d Battalion, 1st Marines compound, June 1970.  Depicts company quarters, chapel, enlisted club, firing locations, mess hall, numbered buildings, and landing zone.  Map is situated at coordinates 948781.  There are 2 copies of this map in the collection.

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NY-MAP/6371

Danang East Master Plan [Vietnam] [DN-BP-64]

A blueprint copy of a portion of the Master Plan for the Danang East (BP-64), dated 15 December 1967.  Features include proposed buildings, including the NSA Trans Building and the Power Building.

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NY-MAP/6373

Danang East Master Plan [Vietnam] [DN-BP-65]

A blueprint copy of a portion of the Master Plan for the Danang East (BP-65), dated 15 December 1967.  Features include Marble Mountain Air Facility, Camp Faulkner, POW camp, Special Forces camps, landfill, and roadways.

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NY-MAP/6375

Danang East Master Plan [Vietnam] [DN-BP-66]

A blueprint copy of a portion of the Master Plan for the Danang East (BP-66), dated 15 December 1967.  Features include III MAF commanding general's quarters; officer's club; II MAF headquarters; US Army 1st Logistic Command; 5th Communication Battalion; the China Beach recreation center; and roadways.

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NY-MAP/6377

Danang East Master Plan [Vietnam] [DN-BP-67]

A blueprint copy of a portion of the Master Plan for the Danang East (BP-67), dated 15 December 1967.  Features include bridges, piers, and ramps along the Danang River; the city of Danang; and roadways.

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NY-MAP/6379

Danang East Master Plan [Vietnam] [DN-BP-68]

A blueprint copy of a portion of the Master Plan for the Danang East (BP-68), dated 15 December 1967.  Features include locations of Vietnamese villages; Camp Tien-Sha; ARVN camp; and roadways.

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NY-MAP/6381

Danang East Master Plan [Vietnam] [DN-BP-69]

A blueprint copy of a portion of the Master Plan for the Danang East (BP-69), dated 15 December 1967.  Features include piers and harbor; Danang Bay; Tien-Sha peninsula; 3d Shore Party Battalion camp; RVN Navy observation island; harbor entrance command post; waterways and roadways.

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NY-MAP/6383

Danang East Master Plan [Vietnam] [DN-BP-70]

A blueprint copy of a portion of the Master Plan for the Danang East (BP-70), dated 15 December 1967.  Features the Tien-Sha peninsula.

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NY-MAP/6340

Defensive Fire Plan for Fire Support Base Ryder [Vietnam]

Copy of a map of the defensive fire plan for FSB Ryder, dated November 1970.  Depicts the location and configuration of barbed wire and firing positions.  Also depicts buildings within the compound.  Map is situated at coordinates 948345.  There are 2 copies of this map in the collection. 

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NY-MAP/6337

Hill 10, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines [Vietnam]

Copy of a map of the fire base on Hill 10, dated November 1970.  Depicts the location and configuration of barbed wire and firing positions.  Also depicts buildings within the compound.  Map is situated at coordinates 924690.  There are 2 copies of this map in the collection. 

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NY-MAP/2157

Khe Sanh [Vietnam]

An annotated map depicting firebases and command posts at Khe Sanh.

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NY-MAP/6321

Khe Sanh Airfield [Vietnam]

A blueprint copy of the Khe Sanh airfield, dated 26 August 1967.  This map depicts the airfield in its entirety.

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NY-MAP/6391

Master Plan: Dong Ha Forward Combat Base [Vietnam]

A blueprint copy of the Master Plan for the Dong Ha Forward Combat Base, dated 5 December 1967.  This large scale map features the base in its entirety, and includes a vicinity map indicating the airfields's location in Vietnam.  Features include Marine and US Army facilities.

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NY-MAP/6395

Master: Port Facilities, Tan My [Vietnam]

A blueprint copy of the Master Plan for the port facilities at Tan My, dated 6 December 1967.  This map features the base in its entirety (including an index of buildings); and a vicinity map indicating the base's location in Vietnam.

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NY-MAP/6344

Northern Artillery Cantonment [Vietnam]

Copy of a map of the northern artillery cantonment, dated November 1970.  Depicts the location and configuration of barbed wire, the Headquarters of 1st Battalion, 11th Marines, landing zones, mess hall, motor pool, and other buildings within the compound. Map is situated at coordinates 923795.  There are 2 copies of this map in the collection. 

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NY-MAP/6349

Outpost Reno [Vietnam] and Hill 270 [Vietnam]

Copy of two maps: Outpost Reno fire base, located at coordinates 884746 and dated 15 November 1970; and Hill 237 , 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, located at 865661.  Both show ammunition bunkers, trench lines, and gun positions. There are 2 copies of this map in the collection.

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NY-MAP/6389

Quang Tri Airfield Master Plan [Vietnam]

A blueprint copy of the Master Plan for the Quang Tri airfield, dated 5 December 1967.  This large scale map features the base in its entirety, and includes a location siting plan indicating the airfields's location in Vietnam.  Features include the Marine Air Control Squadron building; runways; the control tower; storage areas; hangars; helicopter landing pads; and other buildings.