APPROVED FOR RELEASE: 2009/06/16: CIA-RDP01-00707R00200090020-4
| Approach | Road | Railroad | Offroad Dispersal and Cross-Country Movement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approach from Kemi, Finland, is across level coastal plain covered by needleleaf evergreen forests and cultivated crops. | Two lanes, bituminous surfaced, in fair condition | Single track, 5'0" gage; dual gages (4'8½" and 5'0") cross bridge at border permitting Finnish trains to cross into Haparanda and Swedish trains into Tornio for translating; in good condition. | Forests, lakes, swamps, bogs, rivers, and extensive boulder fields hinder to preclude cross-country movement and offroad dispersal; during winter, however, the rivers and wet areas become frozen and are trafficable. |
| Approach from Narvik, Norway, is in a valley in rugged mountains. Vegetation consists of broadleaf deciduous forests, low shrubs, thickets, and scrub. | None | Single track, 4'8½" gage, electrified, in good condition. Many bridges and tunnels constitute potential bottleneck. | Steep, rugged terrain, boulders, and, during most of winter, deep snow hinder or preclude cross-country movement and offroad dispersal. |
| Approach from Mo, Norway, is across high, rugged mountains. Vegetation is predominantly broadleaf deciduous and needleleaf evergreen forests; at higher elevations near border, some low shrubs, tundra, or bare rock. | One lane, gravel surfaced, generally in fair condition. Numerous winding stretches and narrow bridges potential bottlenecks. Blocked by snow much of time October through May. | None | Steep slopes, dense forest, and deep snow in winter, severely restrict or preclude cross-country movement and offroad dispersal. |
| Approach from Trondheim, Norway, is in valley in rugged hills and small area of mountains. Vegetation consists mostly of needleleaf evergreen forests; grass and cultivated crops near Trondheim. | Two lanes, bituminous-treated, in fair condition. | Single track, 4'8½" gage, good condition, electrified. Several bridges and a tunnel constitute potential bottlenecks. | In western part of route, conditions generally fair; however, deep streams, snow in winter, and miry soils during spring thaw are hindrances. In eastern part of route steep slopes and dense forests restrict or preclude cross-country movements and offroad dispersal. |
| Approach from Kongsvinger, Norway, is predominantly in valley through rolling plains and low hills. Vegetation is chiefly grass and cropland; hills are covered by needleleaf evergreen forests. | One lane, mostly bituminous-treated, some gravel-surfaced sections, in fair to good condition. Two underpasses with low vertical clearances potential bottlenecks. | Single track, 4'8½" gage, electrified, in good condition. | Generally unsuited in areas of dense forest, fair elsewhere. Additional hindrances deep streams, snow in winter, and soft, wet ground in spring. |
| Approach from Fredrikstad, Norway, is across rolling plains and low hills. Vegetation consists chiefly of grass and cultivated crops; needleleaf evergreen forests near border. | One lane, bituminous-treated, surface, in fair condition. | Single track, 4'8½" gage, electrified, in good condition. | Predominantly unsuited in areas of dense forest, fair elsewhere. Chief obstacles are deep streams, lakes, snow in winter, and soft, wet ground in spring. |
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APPROVED FOR RELEASE: 2009/06/16: CIA-RDP01-00707R00200090020-4
