China

Description:

From various Admiralty surveys between 1945 and 1925; adjusted to the triangulation by Commander W.U. Moore, H.M. Surveying Ship "Rambler," 1886-7 ; The inland features are from Sketch Surveys by Rev. W. Riddel, M.D. assisted by Rev. J.C. Gibson, D.D., Rev. W. Ashmore and Dr. P.B. Cousland, 1899 ; Published at the Admiralty, 28th Novr. 1890, under the Superintendence of Captail W.J.L. Wharton, R.N.: F.R.S. Hydrographer ; Engraved by Davies & Company ; Reproduced by the U.S. Hydrographic Office... Depths shown by soundings; relief by hachures and spot heights. 1923 variation compasses. 2 inset charts, 2 profile views, Currents note. "Emergency reproduction of B.A. chart - Oct. 1937; Mar. 1943." Shows low water areas, drainage, islands, towns, buildings. Descriptive text ("fishing stakes," "highly cultivated plain well watered by branches of the River Han"). "1962," "184.42."

Creator:

Great Britain, Hydrographic Office., Moore, W. Usborne (William Usborne), 1849-, Gibson, J. Campbell (John Campbell), 1849-1919, Ashmore, William, 1824-1909, Cousland, Philip Brunelleschi, 1861-1930, Wharton, W. J. L. (William James Lloyd), 1843-1905, Collinson, Richard, Sir, 1811-1883, and United States, Hydrographic Office.

Publisher:

Admiralty Hydrographic Office,

Provider:

Stanford

Resource Class:

Maps

Subject:

Navigation and Coasts

Theme:

Land cover

Date Issued:

1943

Spatial Coverage:

China--Hong Kong, China, Southeast, and China

Rights:

Image from the Map Collections courtesy Stanford University Libraries. This item is in the public domain. There are no restrictions on use. If you have questions, please contact Branner Earth Sciences Library & Map Collections at brannerlibrary@stanford.edu.

Rights Holder:

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License:

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Access Rights:

Public

Format:

JPEG2000

Georeferenced:

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