WWI Linen-Backed Map – U.S. Military Reservation of Fort Riley, Kansas – War Department – Corps of Engineers – Major Baird
Original WWI-era linen-backed map of the U.S. Military Reservation at Fort Riley, Kansas. Produced under the direction of Colonel Geo. H. Cameron, Cavalry. Marked “War Department” in the upper left-hand corner and “Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army” in the right-hand corner. Measures 29.5 × 24 inches, folds flat into a 6 × 4-inch rectangle for portability. The name of WWI officer Major H.W. Baird is written on the reverse, adding provenance and historical significance.
📸 Item Details
- Title: U.S. Military Reservation of Fort Riley, Kansas
- Date: Circa WWI (1917–1919)
- Format: Linen-backed map
- Dimensions: 29.5 × 24 inches
- Folding: Collapsible to 6 × 4 inches for field use
- Credits: Under the direction of Colonel Geo. H. Cameron, Cavalry
- Markings: “War Department” (upper left), “Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army” (upper right)
- Provenance: Name of Major H.W. Baird written on back
🧭 Historical Significance
- Fort Riley, Kansas was a major U.S. Army training and cavalry post during WWI.
- Maps like this were issued to officers for field navigation, planning, and training exercises.
- Colonel Geo. H. Cameron later rose to prominence as a senior cavalry officer.
- Major H.W. Baird’s name ties this artifact directly to WWI intelligence and reconnaissance work, strengthening provenance.
- Linen backing and fold-flat design reflect practical military engineering for durability and portability.
- Please Note: The final photo is shownfor reference onlyand isnot includedin this lot.
🧵 Condition Notes
- Linen backing intact with expected creasing and edge wear from field use.
- Fold lines present but stable; map folds flat as designed.
- Handwritten name of Major Baird visible on reverse.
🎯 Collector Appeal
- Military historians (WWI cavalry, Fort Riley)
- Cartography and military engineering collectors
- Provenance-focused buyers (named officer artifacts)
- Museum curators and archival researchers
🔖 Provenance Guarantee
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📌 Notes
- Over the next week, I will be listingmore than two dozen additional WWI-era maps and reconnaissance artifacts.
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