benpark Posted August 11, 2002 Share Posted August 11, 2002 I am done with a huge map of central Berlin, but I need a guide to elevations. I have used Ryan's "The Last Battle" and a great pre WW1 book of photographs of the city as reference. Anyone know of a good source for a detailed map of the city? I will post it to whoever wants it. I thought it would be good to get this out pre-CMBB, so someone who wants to do a Western Allies version of the final battle can. It is a beast, though-from Charlottenburg to the Friedrikstrasse W to E, and from the Spree to below the Zoo N-S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Dorosh Posted August 11, 2002 Share Posted August 11, 2002 After the Battle had an entire book devoted to Berlin that might be worthwhile, if you can find it. I've seen Ryan's map, sounds like you have a good start. Thanks for making your research available to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benpark Posted August 11, 2002 Author Share Posted August 11, 2002 Thanks, Michael. I will look for it. I will send the map to the scenario depot in the next day or two. I have left all buildings intact, I will maybe do another bomb/battle damaged map later. I envision the map as being amenable to being parceled into more manageable sections for those that want to use it for smaller battles-or for those crazy enough to try it, a large scale battle. It would be great as well for Mike T&Co.'s Frontovik mod (for those that cannot wait for CMBB). I would also like to try to make a Caen map if I can find good enough maps. This map making is a great OCD outlet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCHRD Posted August 11, 2002 Share Posted August 11, 2002 I thought I found a source for a 1939 small scale map. Some guy in S. America. I think that copies are only available in paper. I'm still trying to get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSpkr Posted August 11, 2002 Share Posted August 11, 2002 Originally posted by benpark: I am done with a huge map of central Berlin, but I need a guide to elevations. I have used Ryan's "The Last Battle" and a great pre WW1 book of photographs of the city as reference. Anyone know of a good source for a detailed map of the city? I will post it to whoever wants it. I thought it would be good to get this out pre-CMBB, so someone who wants to do a Western Allies version of the final battle can. It is a beast, though-from Charlottenburg to the Friedrikstrasse W to E, and from the Spree to below the Zoo N-S.There should be US army or USGS survey maps out there. ALthough some streets and buildings have changed, I doubt the elevations have changed all that much in the last 55 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Dorosh Posted August 11, 2002 Share Posted August 11, 2002 Originally posted by MrSpkr: Not true; there was so much rubble that they produced man-made mountains in the area after the war and soiled them over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benpark Posted August 11, 2002 Author Share Posted August 11, 2002 I sent the map to the Scenario Depot, thanks for the replies. I ended up shifting the elevation based upon what I could find from photographs from the ground c. 1910. For the other areas, I guessed-until I can fill in the gaps. When it gets out there I appreciate any comments-I want it to be as correct as possible. I will do a battle/bomb damaged version this week, then on to something else. An interesting map link I came across in my search: http://www.maps.ethz.ch/map_catalogue-thematic2.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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