This photo (scanned at 200 dots per inch) was provided by the U.S. National Archives, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001:  File No. GX2192, Exp. SD 157.  Date January 16, 1945.  It was originally a German reconnaissance photo.  Prints and negatives may be ordered from the Archives.

Photo is oriented with Northeast at top of screen.

For page showing Identification of Features on Aerial Photo, click here.
For page showing comparison of Aerial Photo #157 with 1910 Russian Military Map, click here. For information regarding Photos #156, #157 and #158, showing overlapping portions of Gargzdai, click here.
For page showing military formations in this photograph, click here.
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