Description: A detailed travel map of southwestern England from 1908, showing the portions of Somerset and Dorset counties. The map shows first class and secondary roads, railways, cities, towns, coastal and terrain features of the area. This map uses contour–coloring to show terrain, with elevations shown in feet. Cities on this map include Bristol, Bath, Wells, Langport, Dorchester, Weymouth, Yeovil, Minehead, Taunton, Honiton, Topsham, and Teignmouth. Rivers and coastal features include River Avon, River Brue, River Trent, Bristol Channel, Portland Bill, Chesil Bank and the Mendip Hills.
Place Names: United Kingdom, Bridgwater, Bristol, Dawlish, Dorchester, Dorset, Exmouth, Somerset, Teignmouth, Weymout
ISO Topic Categories: inlandWaters,
location,
oceans,
transportation
Keywords: Somerset Dorset, roads, transportation, roads, inlandWaters,
location,
oceans,
transportation, Unknown, 1908
Source: J.G. Bartholomew, F.R.G.S., The Handy Touring Atlas of the British Isles Specially Prepared for Cyclists, Motorists, and Travellers (London, United Kingdom : George Newnes, Limited, 1908) 14-15
Map Credit: Courtesy the private collection of Roy Winkelman |
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