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Iceland. Three maps, each comprising several joined sheets from a map on multiple...

Catalogue reference: MR 1/1966/2-3and11

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MR 1/1966/2-3and11
Date
1940
Description

Iceland. Three maps, each comprising several joined sheets from a map on multiple sheets, covering the following coastal areas: (2) between Siglufjördur and Skjálfandi; (3) between Héraðsflói and Reyðarfjördur; (11) around Húnaflói and Húnafjördur. Reference tables. Based on Danish maps produced between 1933 and 1938; these maps printed by the 19th Field Survey Company, Royal Engineers; published by the War Office, 1940. Inset to item (2): map of Grimsey. Coloured MS additions to each item show fishing centres, seaplane bases and advanced landing grounds. Sheet sizes between 135 cm x 94.5 cm and 96 cm x 89.5 cm.

Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Former reference
MR 1/1966/2-3 and 11
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English
Map designation
GSGS 4137
Map scale
1:100000
Physical condition
Printed, coloured
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Publication note(s)
Maps and Plans in the Public Record Office: 4. Europe and Turkey, ed Geraldine Beech (London, 1998), entry 2555
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C9443154/

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4 items, numbered 2-3, 11 and 13, formerly part of WO 106/3055. War Office maps of Iceland....

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