Old Hampshire Mapped


Table of Symbols

Notes
explanation   Some maps have a table of symbols to explain some of the cartographic signs used on the drawing; others take for granted that the signs are comprehensible. Other maps have the signs explained in a header paragraph of the atlas, not on the map sheet - this is not often available with a map detached from its atlas.



Symbols from a number of Hamshire maps studied have been tabulated.

A Country
Exemplified
Probably from a late 18th century geography:-



references
Campbell, E M J: 1962: Beginnings of the Characteristic Sheet to English Maps: Geographical Journal: vol.128: pp.411-415 and figs 1-6

General index

Old Hampshire Mapped