Austria – Vienna – folding map

Rare historical witness to US protectorate in Austria

USFA Special Services Map of Vienna

Kart. Anstalt Freytag-Berndt und Artaria KG Vienna c1945

folding map; overall 50 x 69 cm, folds down to 25 x 11 cm. town plan 38 x 44 cm; bird’s eye view 46 x 64 cm. folds as issued; some marginal tears; holes and tears in crossfolds; some light soiling and dusting; o/w g cond.

A very detailed townplan of Vienna together with a Bird’s Eye View of Vienna with surrounding area on verso, published for the use by USFA personnel (United States Forces Austria). The townplan is surrounded by images of famous sites with a short description and opening times; the surround map on verso shows a legend with information to clubs, theatres, concert halls, ice cream palours and libraries.

The USFA published its own magazine for U.S. soldiers – the “USFA Special Services Info”. This magazine, appearing bi-weekly, not only informed soldiers about local sites but also reported on cultural events (such as movie shows, theater peformances and concerts), gave information about leisure activities and travel opportunities. It seems that this map was separately published or a supplement to the magazine.