Map of Hong Kong and New Leased Territory.
Chatham,
School of Military Engineering,
May, 1911.
Folding colour printed lithographed map, dissected and laid down on linen.
765 by 1075mm. (30 by 42.25 inches).
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notes:
This map of Hong Kong and the New Territories is one of the earliest maps to show the topography of Lantau Island and adjacent islands in detail. Hills are shown with contours and hachure shading, with heights given in feet, and villages are named. Cheung Chau, called "Chung Island", is detailed, but Lamma appears to have been only partially surveyed. The "Mouth of the Canton (or Pearl) River" runs along the left margin. Mountains of interest include Lin tau (Lantau) Peak a...