Modern Maps of Korea

Korean shoreline is washed by the East China/Yellow Seas (left) and the Sea of Japan (right). This map emphasizes the proximity to Japan and natural borders with Russia and China. P'yongyang was the capitol city of North Korean in 1950, as it is today. Seoul. east of Inchon (see the below) was then and is now the capitol city of South Korea. Inchon, Taegu and Seoul are important placenames in the novel.

Pusan and Taegu became critical toe-holds early into the war. Republic of Korea and U.S. Forces defended these cities for dear life while the resources were assembled for the amphibious landing at Inchon.

Kimpo airfield, located just northeast of Inchon and the port of Wonsan, located on the southeastern coast of North Korea are important placenames in the novel.

Zoom on the Inchon and Seoul areas. Note the Han River which passes along the southern boundary of Seoul.

Modern Maps by www.expediamaps.com

1950s Vintage Maps of Korea

[Click map for full size image] U.S. Army map of Korea, showing important cities, primary roads and railroads. The western portion of the Yalu River and Chongjin in the northeast corner are important placenames in the novel. (U.S. Army Center of Military History, Publication 22-1)

[Click map for full size image] Large U.S. Army map of lines of contact, July 1, 1951.  (U.S. Army Center of Military History)