Maps of Passchendaele

[BillieBoy]

I’ve been researching the Battle of Passchendaele for a bit now, and I’ve noticed many names and locations pop up in documents that I’ve read that I haven’t seen on many maps. Places such as the fortified farms and pillboxes that were spread throughout the salient. Are there any accurate maps that are easy to find/gain access too that include the locations of these places?  

[WhiteStarLine]

Hi BillieBoy,

 

Possible avenues for you:

1. Search for the name using the list of 20,000 names on McMaster University's list of 20,000 terms - start with the option for Trench;
2. All of their terms derive from Peter Chasseaud's book Rat's Alley - buy this online for a nominal amount, with download option;
3. A separate list of around 20,000 place names with some trench names is searchable at tMapper.com - use these to zoom around with overlays from the National Library of Scotland's trench maps;
4. Follow the link in McMaster and check the trench maps for Sheet 28 - you can even download the maps; and
5. Post some of the names you are looking for and others will assist.

Good luck.

[Knotty]

Hello Billieboy

Welcome to the Forum, following on from WhiteStarLine there is another book I would recommend, a copy of “Gazetteer of the Western Front” by John Reed. A useful reference for many buildings, from villages, hamlets to individual properties, including farms and other structures and features, including military establishments.

Take a look here:-

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gazetteer-Western-Front-John-Reed/dp/1783310243

[WhiteStarLine]

10 hours ago, Knotty said:

“Gazetteer of the Western Front” by John Reed

Thanks.  You reminded me Knotty that through the kind permission of John Reed, 2/3^rds of the entries on tMapper are actually taken from John's work.  Not that I'm suggesting you don't buy the book!

[BillieBoy]

17 hours ago, Knotty said:

Thanks mate, I’ll definitely have a look at the Gazetteer. Surprised I didn’t already know if this but I guess you learn something new everyday

18 hours ago, WhiteStarLine said:

Thank you for the multiple resources! Definitely will have a look at these