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What does the historical map “Bokhara, Afghanistan, Beloochistan, &c” (18??) show?

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Direct answer

The Library of Congress catalogs “Bokhara, Afghanistan, Beloochistan, &c” as a digitized map dated 18??. The record is indexed for Middle East, Maps, Iran, and Baluchistan, making it a discoverable primary or historical source rather than a modern summary page.

What this adds to the history

The catalog credits J. & C. Walker (Firm), and Standford, Edward as creator, contributor, or responsible organization. Attribution helps a reader investigate perspective and purpose.

The catalog connects the item with Middle East, Afghanistan, Iran, and Baluchistan and lists English. It appears within World Digital Library, Geography And Map Division, and General Maps.

Compare its labels, boundary lines, scale, routes, and blank spaces with maps from other dates. Do not use a historical map as a current boundary or navigation source.

Open the full Library of Congress entry before citing it. Preserve the catalog title, creator, date, item URL, and the exact page, frame, or map detail that supports the claim.

How to read the evidence responsibly

Historical maps preserve changing place names, routes, borders, surveys, strategic assumptions, and cartographic choices.

A map is an argument as well as an image. Its boundary lines, labels, scale, omissions, and political purpose must be checked against its date and maker.

Sources and records

Check the underlying information.

  1. Library of Congress: Bokhara, Afghanistan, Beloochistan, &c ↗
  2. Library of Congress Afghanistan map guide ↗
  3. Library of Congress: Afghanistan reflected in the collections ↗

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