1917 Canadian Expeditionary Force trench

Name/Title

1917 Canadian Expeditionary Force trench

Entry/Object ID

1993.15.4

Description

1917 Canadian Corps topographic section map "Cite Du GD. Conde"

Use

Canadian Corps Topographic Section Map detailing towns, villages, roads, rail lines, trench lines, gun and observation positions. Smaller scale of 1:10,000, no form or contour lines.

Context

Smaller scale topographic map with basic details of Lens city area emphasizing frontline, reserve, and dis-used trench line systems.

Made/Created

Artist

Canadian Corps Topographic Section

Date made

Feb 1917 - Nov 1917

Time Period

20th Century

Place

Region

Western Europe

Continent

Europe

Dimensions

Dimension Description

map overall

Height

40 cm

Width

33.3 cm

Dimension Notes

map size 13 x 15.75 inches folds to 4 x 7 inch size