This map is in Russian and focuses on the European side of Russia including just a small section of Siberia. While not in full color, the color utilized clearly indicates country and province boundaries c. This map includes a legend which, using color and symbols, shows city or towns, size, and types of transportation (railways, canals, telegraph lines). As this map details multiple ways one could send information during that period comparisons can be made with older maps and deductions can be made as to which options each town or city had available to them for sending information.