George Town Penang, 1912 Every tiny dot and "X"

Every tiny dot and "X" on this paper represents a hidden reef

Sanson includes the fictional Lake Chiamay

which served as a primary reference for French maritime interests in the East Indies

this was more than a map

George Town Penang, 1912 Every tiny dot and "X"Title: Plan of George Town, Penang Cartographer: John Bartholomew & Co. (for the Directory & Chronicle) Origin: Hong Kong Edinburgh Date: 1912 Technique: Color printed lithograph The Narrative: A Colonial Port at the Height of its Power By 1912, George Town had evolved from a fledgling trading post into one of the most vital hubs of the British Straits Settlements. This map tells the story of an orderly, thriving colonial city at its Edwardian peak.