40-40 Larisa

Department Library
Collection Map Collection
Object number Section 38, No. 21
Object Map     
Description Coloured Map. Geripp: Offic. R. Dokaupil, Feldw. K. Melichar. Terrain: Hptm. A. Vogel. Teilweise berichtigt bis 11. XII. 1913
Series Title Austrian Military Generalkarte of Central Europe (revised)
Place Larisa
Thessalia
Location
Publication Austrian Military Geographical Institute. 1913.
Scale 1:200,000
Coordinates 40 30 00 N; 021 50 00 E
39 30 00 N; 022 50 00 E
Notes The Austrian Generalkarte grid uses the Ferro Meridian which is approximately 18 degrees West of Greenwich. The line of longitude runs through the westernmost Canary Island, El Hierro (Ferro, or sometimes called the Meridian Island). This was a common Prime Meridian used in historical maps produced outside of the British Empire.
Related records Section 38, No. 7, Map, 40-40 Larissa, BSA - Athens - Library Building - Map Room - Map Cabinet 4
B 16.2, Map, 40-40 Larissa, BSA - Athens - Library Building - Map Room - Rare Map Cupboard - Shelf 2