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Map of Baikal, a Sea, a Lake, or an Angara Gap, Located in the Irkutsk Province... 1814. Creator: Unknown
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Map of Baikal, a Sea, a Lake, or an Angara Gap, Located in the Irkutsk Province... 1814. Creator: Unknown
Map of Baikal, a Sea, a Lake, or an Angara Gap, Located in the Irkutsk Province with All the Neighboring [Territory], Whose Mathematical Measurements were Completed and it Became Fully Known in 1806, 1814. Lake Baikal and the region around it were extensively explored by Russian expeditions in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This map shows in great detail the shoreline of the lake and the network of rivers flowing into and out of Baikal. The title of the map is shown in a cartouche. Below the title is a single-headed eagle, holding in its talons the coat of arms of Irkutsk Province. The illustration at the lower left is a view of Nikolaevsk Pier, located at the point where the Angara River flows from the lake. The enlarged map in the lower right-hand corner depicts Ambassador's Harbor or "Prorva." The numbers indicate soundings of depth in feet. The map uses perspective to show hills and mountains. Lake Baikal is the deepest lake in the world. Its volume of water is approximately equal to the total volume of the Great Lakes of North America, or to about 20 per cent of all freshwater on the earth
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This print showcases a historic map titled "Map of Baikal, a Sea, a Lake, or an Angara Gap, Located in the Irkutsk Province with All the Neighboring [Territory], Whose Mathematical Measurements were Completed and it Became Fully Known in 1806." Created by an unknown cartographer in 1814, this map offers intricate details of Lake Baikal and its surrounding region.
During the late 18th and early 19th centuries, Russian expeditions extensively explored Lake Baikal and its environs. This map serves as a testament to their meticulous efforts. It provides an accurate depiction of the lake's shoreline as well as the network of rivers that flow into and out of Baikal.
The title is elegantly displayed within a decorative cartouche at the top center of the map. Just below it sits a majestic single-headed eagle clutching the coat of arms representing Irkutsk Province. The lower left corner features an illustration showcasing Nikolaevsk Pier—a significant location where the Angara River emerges from Lake Baikal.
Intriguingly, there is also an enlarged section on this map depicting Ambassador's Harbor or "Prorva" situated in the lower right-hand corner. The inclusion of depth soundings measured in feet adds another layer of precision to this remarkable piece.
Using perspective techniques, hills and mountains are visually represented throughout this detailed map. Notably, Lake Baikal itself holds distinction as being Earth's deepest lake—its water volume equivalent to that found within all five Great Lakes combined or approximately one-fifth of our planet's freshwater resources.
Preserved through time by Heritage Images (not affiliated with any commercial entity), this print invites viewers to delve into history while marveling at both human exploration achievements and nature's awe-inspiring wonders captured within one extraordinary image.
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