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Identifier
20086347
Description
Uncolored map of Isle of Bourbon, modernly known as Reunion Island, published in London Magazine. Map provides great detail and high relief in depictions of vegetation, waterways, landforms, and topographical features within island. Transportation routes, ports, and settlements noted throughout map. Small fleur-de-lis motif, near 54 degree mark in upper right corner. Hachures depicted around island coast. Border surrounding map includes scale. Scale key provided beneath decorative title cartouche located in top left corner. Small additional key provided in lower right. Single-paged, single-sided, horizontal map. 23 cm. x 28 cm. [Gift of Dr. Jack Franke]
Archival Date
1762
Collection Name
Maps of Africa
Collection Number
Acc. 2019-294
Language
English
Original Format
Maps
File Format
JPG
Rights
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License
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Subjects
Maps; Africa; Réunion; Islands; Harbors; Waterways; Colonies; Cartouches (Graphic)