Collection search - [First World War maps collected by V.W. Odlum] [cartographic material]

For a more complete and useful list of maps related to the First World War, researchers are strongly advised to consult MIKAN record number 178554, an artificial collection that includes the majority of maps from the Odlum fonds along with many others related to the First World War. The finding aid to First World War Collection provides the microfiche numbers essential for the consultation of these mostly microfilmed records.

Item 2 drawn by Geo. Paterson, Lt., 7 th Battalion.
Items 4 & 5 prepared by Ordnance Survey.
Item 6 - "Anfertigung durch. Vermessungs-Ableilung 9"

Material was transferred in 1979 from the Manuscript Division, MG30-E300.

Three maps are in Engish (items 2, 4 & 5), two maps are in French (items 1 & 3), one map is in German (item 6). Item 3 contains manuscript annotations in German and English).

Scales differ.

1. NMC114205. [Gravure topographique en noir et rouge montrant essentiellement la Belgique/topographical print in black & red, essentially showing Belgium] n.d.
2. NMC114206. [Dessin topographique en noir et blanc montrant routes et tranchées / Topographcal drawing in black & white showing roads & tranches] 1916
3. NMC114207. Munitions Depot [Captured German Topographic Map of Moreuil].
4. NMC114208. Fauquissart - Aubers 2nd edition Scale 1:10 000. 1915
5. NMC114209. Sheet 51B. Canadian Corps (SM 4), Situation and Probable Enemy Dispositions, Morning 31-08- 18. Scale 1:40 000. 1917
6. NMC114210. Blatt 3. Nach einer Beutekarte 1:5,000 vom 13.7.15 Vorlaüfige Ausgabe 16.9.16 [Captured German Trench Map, Corrected to 16-09-16]. Scale 1:5 000. 1916

All maps have been microfilmed - NMC 114205, 114206, 114207, 114208, 114209 and 114210.

No restrictions on reproduction. Reproduction is subject to the Canadian Copyright Act regulations.

There are no restrictions on access. Because of their fragile nature, it is recommended that the microfiche copies of the maps be consulted.