Cherbourg and Railways
$145.00
Uncommon transportation map of the occupied French port of Cherbourg.
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Description
This uncommon plan of Cherbourg, France highlights the important port facilities and railway infrastructure across the city. Three large railyards connect to various wharves, a roundhouse, and numerous connecting lines leading elsewhere. Several handwritten boxes note further relevant sites, including the Battalion Headquarters in the upper right.
The map was drawn by Jay R. Heck and published in December 1944 by the Engineering Department of Company A, 728th Railway Operating Battalion. The 728th was supported by the Louisville & Nashville Railroad, and many of the company employees were among its members. Scarce and unlisted in WorldCat or other online repositories.
Map Details
Publication Date: 1944
Author: Jay R. Heck
Sheet Width (in): 20.2
Sheet Height (in): 24.9
Condition: C
Condition Description: Heavy wear throughout, including moderate loss affecting the image in the upper right. Further chips and tears visible in the margins, with heavy archival repairs on the verso. A handful of manuscript annotations in pencil and pen. The image remains largely intact and legible, but overall in only fair condition.
$145.00
1 in stock