The Map of Kashmir & Jammu N. W

The Map of Kashmir & Jammu N. W. Frontier Province No. 43, Baramula, Muzaffarabad & Hazara Districts (Printed in ,1921) It is a historical map that was published under the direction of Colonel C. H. D. Ryder, C.I.E., D.S.O., R.E., Surveyor General of India. The map is a coloured topographic map, with large wooded areas coloured green, and those portions of rivers, streams, canals, lakes, etc., which generally contain water shown in blue. The exterior boundaries of areas or Reserveen Protected and State Forests are also shown in green. The map includes contour intervals of 200 feet, and large cultivated areas are coloured yellow. The relative height, which represents the approximate height in feet of the top above the bottom of a bank, cutting, etc., is also represented on the map.

Contour lines are approximate, and the areas in which hill features are shown by torrid lines have been compiled from sheet No. 2 and 5 of the N.-W.-F. Punjab Revenue Survey, Seasons 1865-69, published in 1870. The district boundaries shown on the map are also approximate. This map is an important historical document that provides a detailed visual representation of the Kashmir and Jammu region, including the Baramula, Muzaffarabad, and Hazara districts. It highlights the topography of the region, including wooded areas, cultivated areas, and areas of water, which were all crucial for the region's economy and way of life. Overall, this map provides a fascinating glimpse into the geography and landscape of the region as it was perceived over a century ago and can be a valuable resource for researchers, historians, and enthusiasts interested in the history and geography of Kashmir and the surrounding areas. This map provides a valuable historical perspective on the region, as it captures the topography, land use, and infrastructure of the area at that time.

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