Collection of maps from documents connected with the European War 1939-1945, New Guinea Campaign

Collection of maps from documents connected with the European War 1939-1945, New Guinea Campaign
Map No. Title Author Maps Publisher Location, boundaries, prominent streets Date Scale Annotations of note General description
1 General headquarters South West Pacific Area - Military Intelligence Section, General Staff OCE - GHQ 1 Southwest Pacific Region, including Australia, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, China and Japan 1000 miles to 1.75 inch latitude scale; 500 miles to 3.4cm scale for Southern Hemisphere; 500 miles to 3.3cm longitude scale Orange and blue pencil annotations Map of southwest Pacific region, on a polar projection with modified extensions for Southern Hemisphere
2 Buka Island 1 Yeltapan to Bougainville; Malulu Island to C. Walohana 4.5 miles to an inch Map of Buka Island and surrounding islands with major cities marked, and featuring spot height
3 Bougainville Island (Mandated Solomon Island) 1 Buka Island to Stirling Island; Lebau Island to Choiseul Island 20 miles to an inch Map of Bougainville Island and surrounding islands with major cities marked, and featuring hachures showing relief with spot heights
4 Netherlands East Indies G.S.I (A), M.I. A.H.Q. 1 Formosa (Taiwan) to Townsville, Australia; Medan, Sumatra to Solomon Islands 1941 475 miles to an inch Map showing East Indies with air routes marked by carrier
5 [Map showing Efate Island] 1 Efate Island Map showing Efate Island with major cities and harbours marked, and hachures showing relief with spot heights
6 [Map showing Phillipine Islands] G.S.I (A), M.I. A.H.Q. 1 Babyuan Island to Glan; Puerto Princesa to Manay 1942 65 miles to an inch Map showing Phillipine Islands with major island names marked
7 Java, Madura and Bali M.I. A.H.Q. 1 Anjer to Pasiran; Labuan to Rembang 1942 30 miles to an inch Map showing islands of Java, Madura and Bali with major roads, railways and cities marked
8 Bataan Peninsula : Luzon Island, Phillipines G.S.I, M.I. A.H.Q. 1 Porac to La Monja; Olongapo to Lamao 1942 3.15 miles to an inch Map showing lines of advancement through Bataan Peninsula with hachures showing relief and spot heights
9 New Ireland 1 Showing entirety of New Ireland with surrounding islands marked, including New Britain and Lavongai Island 16 miles to an inch Map showing New Ireland and surrounding islands with major cities marked, including hachures showing relief and spot heights
10 Timor showing Dutch and Portuguese divisions 1 Island of Timor with surrounding islands including Solor Island, Alor Island, Wetar Island and South Western Island 25 miles to an inch Map showing Timor and surrounding islands with major cities marked and the division between Dutch and Portuguese territory marked
11 British North Borneo 1 Banggi Island to Sebatik Island; Lanbaun Island to Tambisan Island 20 miles to an inch Map showing British occupied Borneo with roads, railways, waterways and borders, and including hachures showing relief
12 Comparison of areas New Guinea and Philippines 1 Papua New Guinea Appears to be hand painted Map showing outline of Papua New Guinea with yellow and blue areas coloured
13 Japanese mandated islands M.I. A.H.Q. 1 Kazan (Volcano Island) to Solomon Islands; Borneo to Gilbert Islands 185 miles to an inch Map showing Japanese controlled Caroline and Marshall Islands, with underlining on some islands to indicate known or suspected defence activity
14 Estimate of enemy strengths in the Philippines as at 18 Oct 44 1st Australian Mobile Lithographic Section (AIF), Australian Survey Corps 1 Philippine Islands 1944 210 statute miles to 6.5cm; 200 nautical miles to 7cm Map overprinted in red showing estimated military presence in the Philippines with estimated troop numbers. From intelligence review 20 October 1945.
15 Allied progress in the South West Pacific 1st Australian Mobile Lithographic Section (AIF), Australian Survey Corps 1 Mussau to Tagula Island; Wakde Island to Florida Island 1944 [75 miles to an inch] Map showing Allied Forces' progress through Solomon Islands and New Guinea with marked routes. From intelligence review 19 May 1944.
16 Japanese bases in Southern Pacific Areas 1 Hong Kong to Rockhampton, Australia; Koetaraja, Sumatra to Futuna Hoorn Island 1943 100 nautical miles to half inch Map with black overprint showing Japanese air and sea bases throughout the South Pacific, compiled by "C.I.U, D. of I., Allied Air Forces, S.W.P.A", using some Axis sources. Top right corner - "British confidential, U.S. restricted". Mercator projection.
17 (1) Allied operations, Marianas Islands, 15 to 19 June 1944 1st Australian Mobile Lithographic Section (AIF), Australian Survey Corps 1 Marianas Islands 1944 50 nautical miles to an inch Four maps on one sheet. Map showing Marianas Islands with red notes to direct to more detailed maps of Guam, Saipan and Tinian Islands. From intelligence review 23 June 1944.
17 (2) Allied operations, Marianas Islands, 15 to 19 June 1944 1st Australian Mobile Lithographic Section (AIF), Australian Survey Corps 1 Saipan Island 1944 3 nautical miles to 2.5 inches Four maps on one sheet. Map showing Saipan Island with roads, railways and airfields, and red overprint showing the movement of troops with corresponding dates. Includes hachures showing relief. From intelligence review 23 June 1944.
17 (3) Allied operations, Marianas Islands, 15 to 19 June 1944 1st Australian Mobile Lithographic Section (AIF), Australian Survey Corps 1 Guam Island 1944 7 nautical miles to 2.5 inches Four maps on one sheet. Map showing Guam Island with roads, railways and airfields marked, and including waterways and hachures showing relief. Includes inset map showing nautical miles from Guam. From intelligence review 23 June 1944.
17 (4) Allied operations, Marianas Islands, 15 to 19 June 1944 1st Australian Mobile Lithographic Section (AIF), Australian Survey Corps 1 Tinian Island 1944 1 nautical mile to an inch Four maps on one sheet. Map showing Tinian Island with roads, railways and airfields marked, and including hachures showing relief. From intelligence review 23 June 1944.
18 Japanese army, distribution of armies and divisions 1st Australian Mobile Lithographic Section (AIF), Australian Survey Corps 1 Karafuto, Japan to Port Moresby, New Guinea; Rangoon, Burma to Gilbert Islands 1944 Map with blue and red overprint showing Japanese military occupation throughout South West Pacific region, including notes on unit composition and purpose. From intelligence review 12th May 1944.
19 Japanese army, distribution of 1. independent mixed brigades 2. independent infantry brigades 3. tank regiments 1st Australian Mobile Lithographic Section (AIF), Australian Survey Corps 1 Karafuto, Japan to Port Moresby, New Guinea; Rangoon, Burma to Gilbert Islands 1944 Map with blue and red overprint showing Japanese military occupation throughout South West Pacific region, including notes on unit composition and purpose. From intelligence review 19th May 1944.
20 China as at 9 Jan 45 : Areas of Japanese control 2nd/1st Australian Army Topographical Survey Company 1 China; Tibet; Mongolia; Burma; Korea; Formosa 1944 150 miles to an inch Map with coloured overprint showing the Japanese occupation of China, with roads and railways marked
21 Sketch map of Cyrenaica G.S.I (A), M.I. A.H.Q. 1 Apollonia to Jalo; Jedabya to Matru 1941 32 miles to an inch Map showing Cyrenaica, Libya, including roads, tracks, boundary lines and routes taken by British forces
22 [Map of New Caledonia and Loyalty Islands] 1 New Caledonia and Loyalty Islands 10 miles a cm Map showing New Caledonia and Loyalty Islands with major cities marked, and including inset map of Noumea and township
23 Malay Peninsula G.S.I (A), M.I. A.H.Q. 1 Songkhla to Pelalawan; Labuan Ruku to Pulau Tioman 1941 55 miles to an inch Map showing Malay Peninsula with roads, railways and major cities marked
24 Southern Siam G.S.I (A), M.I. A.H.Q. 1 Bangkok to Khing Jjating Prah; Torres Island to Rayong 1941 55 miles to an inch Map showing former Siam (present, Thailand) with rail and roadways marked, including hachures showing relief
25 Sketch map of Hynan Island G.S.I (A), M.I. A.H.Q. 1 Hainan Island 1941 7 miles to an inch Map showing Hainan Island with specifics of Japanese occupation and defences marked. Includes hachures showing relief
26 Map C - Sketch map of Giarabub G.S.I (A), M.I. A.H.Q. 1 Village of former Giarabub (present, Jaghbub), Libya 1941 50 yards to a cm Map showing remote desert town of former Giarabub (present Jaghbub), Libya. Map showing buildings, fences,farmland and proposed landing ground for troops. Includes hachures showing relief
27 Southern Malaya G.S.I (A), M.I. A.H.Q. 1 Kongkoi to Singapore; Port Dickson to Pulau Tioman 1942 12 miles to an inch Map largely showing former Johore (present Johor) state in Malaysia with intersecting waterways and railways
28 Haifa-Baghdad Road 1 Aleppo to Persian Gulf; Port Said to Basra 1941 63 miles to an inch Map marking route from Haifa to Baghdad with major cities and waterways marked
29 Iran F.E. Brooke 1 M.I. H.Q. Melbourne Mt. Ararat to Jiunri; Baghdad to Gwadar 1941 100 miles to an inch Map showing Iran with railways, main routes, landing groups and oil areas marked and with hachures showing relief
30 Burma - Yunnan Highway, profile of road 1 Burma to Yunnan Road Map showing road profile between Burma and Yunnan with heights at specific points marked throughout
31 Singapore Island 1 Singapore Island and portion of Johore State, Malaysia 1940 Map showing the island of Singapore with inset map of broader regional context. Includes railways, significant military points and hachures showing relief
32 The German invasion of Crete G.S.I (A), M.I. A.H.Q. 1 Crete 1941 10.5 miles to an inch Map showing the German advancements through Crete with key air, land and sea landings marked and with notes indicating troop movements
33 Settlement of Labaun (North coast of Borneo) G.S.I (A), M.I. A.H.Q. 1 Labaun Island with indications of surrounding islands and North Borneo 1941 1.6 miles to an inch Map showing Labaun Island with main settlement marked. Includes reefs and hachures showing relief with spot heights
34 Sketch map of Tobruk - Defence area G.S.I (A), M.I. A.H.Q. 1 Ras el Meheta to Bir Suesi; Harf Mussa to Sidi Belgassem [1941] 1.6 miles to an inch Map showing the defensive line for the Seige of Tobruk with roads, motor tracks and former forts marked and including hachures showing relief
35 Estimate of enemy strengths in the Philippines as at 18 Oct 44 1st Australian Mobile Lithographic Section (AIF), Australian Survey Corps 1 Philippine Islands 1944 210 statute miles to 6.5cm; 200 nautical miles to 7cm Map overprinted in red showing estimated military presence in the Philippines with estimated troop numbers. From intelligence review 20 October 1945.
36 Map B - Giarabub G.S.I (A), M.I. A.H.Q. 1 Surroundings of village of former Giarabub (present, Jaghbub), Libya 1941 1.6 miles to an inch Map showing broader context of former Giarabub (present Jaghbub), Libya, with camel tracks, fences, military positions and encampments
37 Burma Situation - Compiled from information received to 3 May 44 2nd/1st Australian Army Topographical Survey Company 1 Brahmaputra River to Murgui Archipelago; Chittagong to M. Aran Pratet 1944 25 miles to a cm Map with blue and red overprint showing military movements in Burma and including indications of international borders, waterways and railways. From intelligence review 5 May 1944.
38 Japanese army, distribution of armies and divisions 1st Australian Mobile Lithographic Section (AIF), Australian Survey Corps 1 Karafuto, Japan to Port Morseby, New Guinea; Rangoon, Burma to Gilbert Islands 1944 Map with blue and red overprint showing Japanese military occupation throughout South West Pacific region, including notes on unit composition and purpose. From intelligence review 12th May 1944.
39 Dutch Timor and Oe-Kussi 1 Atapoepoe to Roti; Semau to Aramboea 10 miles to a cm Map showing Dutch occupied Timor, bordered by Portuguese territory. Includes hachures showing relief and spot heights.
40 Portuguese Timor 1 Artauro Island to Betano; Bobonbaro to Jako Island 10 miles to a cm Map showing Portuguese occupied Timor with national frontiers, district boundaries and roads marked. Includes hachures showing relief and spot heights.
41 Iwo Jima - Anti-aircraft defenses 1 Island of Iwo Jima, Japan [1945] 1: 20,000 yards Map with coloured overprint showing air base at Iwo Jima Island, with indications of anti-aircraft capabilities. Includes contour lines and spot heights
42 Iwo Jima - Enemy defense installations as observed from ground study, 19 Febrary to 19 March 1945 1 Island of Iwo Jima, Japan 1945 1: 20,000 yards Map with coloured overprint showing air base at Iwo Jima Island, with indications of ground defences, including field artillery and anti-tank defences. Includes contour lines and spot heights, but excludes caves used for defensive positions.
43 Japanese anti-aircraft installations, New Britain 1 Island of New Britain, Papua New Guinea 1944 Map with red overprint showing island of New Britain, with spot heights, waterways and roads indicated, and with red printed notes indicating location and detail of Japanese anti-aircraft installations. Bottom notes - "Headquarters Allied Forces, S.W.P.A, United States confidential equals British confidential."
44 Distribution of Japanese army shipping formations and anchorage 1st Australian Mobile Lithographic Section (AIF), Australian Survey Corps 1 Karafuto, Japan to Port Morseby, New Guinea; Rangoon, Burma to Gilbert Islands 1944 Map with blue and red overprint showing Japanese shipping formations throughout South West Pacific Region, including notes on shipping type, headquarters and anchorage. From intelligence review 11 February 1944.
45 Borneo communications map, revised to 1200 hours 12 July '45 2nd/1st Australian Army Topographical Survey Company 1 Borneo 1945 37 miles to an inch Map with blue and red overprint showing main routes for troops through Borneo, with estimated walking times included. Also indicates Japanese movements and timelines. Waterways and railways also marked.
46 [Map of South Western Pacific region with annotations for military positioning] 2nd/1st Australian Army Topographical Survey Company 1 Hong Kong to Florida Island; Koetaraja, Sumatra to Ellice Islands 1944 100 nautical miles to 1.7cm Red and blue annotations showing areas covered by military - "Burma Area Army", "Thailand Garrison". "Southern Army", "Borneo Garrison", "FIC Garrison", "25 Army", "16 Army", "14 Army", "32 Div", "19 Army", "2 Army", "18 Army", "31 Army", "2 Area Army", "8 Area Army"; red note at right side - "Note: 1. H.Q. Southern Army probably moving Manila 15 May. 2. H.Q. 14 Army probably in process moving within Philippines" Map annotated to show military positions throughout South Western Pacific region
Collection of maps from documents connected with the European War 1939-1945, New Guinea Campaign