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This detailed 1882 map of South America offers a rich cartographic representation of the continent during the late 19th century. Produced in Paris, this map reflects the scientific and geographic understanding of South America at a time of political and economic transformation, characterized by the delineation of state and provincial boundaries, the development of railways, and maritime connectivity.
The map showcases the political divisions of South America, with each country and province delineated by distinct borders and colors. Major cities, capitals, and smaller settlements are clearly marked, reflecting the distribution of population centers. The inclusion of state capitals and provincial administrative centers demonstrates the organized governance structures within the nations.
The map also emphasizes natural features such as mountain ranges, rivers, and coastlines. Prominent geographic landmarks like the Andes Mountains and the Amazon River basin are rendered with careful attention to detail, highlighting the continent’s diverse terrain.
A significant feature of this map is its representation of transportation and communication networks, including existing railroads, telegraph lines, and steamship routes. These are distinguished by unique symbols and line styles, reflecting their importance in facilitating trade and travel within and beyond South America. The inclusion of French, English, and American steamship routes underscores the continent’s integration into global maritime commerce.
The map includes extensive information about ocean currents, distinguishing between warm, cold, and counter-currents and the limited of the ice flows from the South Polar regions.
![[ First Map of the American Continent ] Die Neuwen Inseln / so hinder Hispanien gegen Orient bey dem land India lingen.](https://storage.googleapis.com/raremaps/img/small/109644.jpg)
