Nizhni-Novgorod Province Map: Transportation & Communication

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Title:

Nizhni-Novgorod Province Map: Transportation & Communication

Subject:

Generalnaia karta Nizhegorodskoi gubernii = Carte generale du gouvernement de Nischnii Novgorodo = General Map of Nizhniy Novgorod Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the Distance in Versts Between Them.

Description:

This 1829 engraved map of Nizhni-Novgorod showcases provinces, cities, towns, villages, landmarks, roads, tracks, postal roads and stations, and distances between places to aid in the study of geography and to guide road travelers. This map is important to the story of Nizhni-Novgorod and its vital role in trade and transportation in the Russian Empire.

Creator:

Vasilii Petrovich Piadyshev

Source:

David Rumsey Historical Map Collection

[https://www.davidrumsey.com/luna/servlet/iiif/m/RUMSEY~8~1~288417~90060101/manifest]

Publisher:

Voenno-topograficheskoe Depo: Military Topographical Depot [St. Petersburg, Russia]

Date:

1829

Contributor:

Engravers: Faleleev, I., Eremin, Finagenov, Shkatov, Frolov, Ivanov, M.

Collection:

E1551 Gallery

IIIF Manifest