Historical maps of Indian towns and cities (1893, 1909, 1924)

This set of maps of Indian towns and cities between 1893 and 1924, give an idea of historical water bodies in each town/city, and can be compared with present day maps.
15 Jun 2010
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This set of maps of Indian towns and cities, dated between 1893 and 1924, give an idea of historical water bodies in each town/city, and can be compared with present day maps, to discover water bodies, that may have been lost to urban encroachments or other human interventions.

The source of these maps is this website, maintained by Ian Poyntz.

 

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