I will forward this to CARTA the Canadian map forum to see about a
response.
Iain Taylor
Halifax, NS
Huw Thomas wrote:
> Dear All,
>
> I have come across some Canadian mapping which has GSGS numbers,
> some marked "GSGS Canada". These maps were produced by the Canadian
> Dept. of National Defence in the 1930s and '40s. More recent military
> mapping has MCE numbers.
>
> I have, as yet, been unable to track down any information as to how
> these relate to the British GSGS series. They only appear to have 3
> digits not the usual 4 of a GSGS series.
>
> Does anybody have any information about these series, ie do the
> numbers clash with the British GSGS series numbers or are they
> designed to complement them. Is there a seperate 440 series entry
> for them or do they just go under same heading as the British maps.
>
> Also I cannot find any info. relating to individual series, eg number
> of sheets, coverage, indices etc.
>
> If anyone knows anything about Canadian military mapping between the
> wars, I would be interested in finding out how these maps fit into
> the scheme of things.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Huw
>
> Huw Thomas
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