Published in April 1946 just a year before India and Pakistan gained their independence, this map of India and Burma details the numerous provinces of the region. Half of a two-map set, it accompanied the "Political Subdivisions of India" map and three articles on India. The 1946 India and Burma map features: • Inset maps of Calcutta and Bombay • Thousands of place names including national and provincial capitals, cities, and towns • Principal railways, roads, and canals • Mountains, rivers, lakes, passes, and more • Detached portions of major political units noted • Indian (native) states • Oil pipelines
Coverage Area: India, Burma, Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet, Afghanistan, Ceylon, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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