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This is an attractive vintage pictorial map of Guam. The island is shown in its entirety, with roads, mountains, villages, and more all depicted. The map includes an attractive sun-based compass rose and a fish-based scale bar. The verso includes depictions and descriptions of the sites of Guam.
The map is detailed, showing all the major features of the island. The many mountains and hills of the island are shown pictorially, and their elevations noted. Countless bays, points, and islands are labeled along the coastline. Additional information can be found around the map, including details of Magellan's landing at Umatac.
The verso is detailed, with many attractive images. Hibiscus flowers decorate the view of historical Umatac, the site of Magellan's landing. Guam villages are shown alongside a Bank of America building, and the work depicts an island that has modern comforts while still preserving its Pacific way of life. Various bits of information are included about the island's customs, including cockfighting.
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