The "Map Showing Location of Panama Canal, as Recommended by the Isthmian Canal Commission of 1899-1902" is a unique historical piece published in October 1905 with three articles on canals. One of the largest engineering projects ever undertaken, the famed canal linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans was completed in 1914. This map makes a fine companion for the "Birds-eye View of the Panama Canal" map printed in 1912.
The 1905 Map Showing Location of Panama Canal, as Recommended by the Isthmian Canal Commission of 1899-1902 features:• Profile of the canal
• Panama railroad and proposed diversion of railroad
• River diversion
• Selected cities and towns
• Mountain relief, rivers, lakes, and swampy regions
• Locks
• Depths in Limon Bay and the Bay of Panama
Coverage Area: Panama Canal
| Geography | Panama Canal |
|---|---|
| Geotype | Region |
| Map Type | Historical Maps |
| Publisher | NG Classic |
| Usage Type | Classroom Maps |