Sir Robert Kane's land classification maps. A mid-nineteenth century cartographic initiative

Auteur :
HORNER, A.

Description :
This paper reviews the mid-nineteenth century land valuation and soils maps promoted by Sir Robert Kane. Compiled by hand in colour on the printed base of Ordnance Survey county index sheets, these maps represent a pioneer initiative in the detailed mapping of variations in land quality in Ireland, and may claim a significant place in the histories of thematic mapping and agricultural science in Ireland.


Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Irish geography, issn : 0075-0778, 1994, vol. 27, n°. 2, p. 107-121, Collation : Illustration, Références bibliographiques : 33 ref.

Date :
1994

Editeur :
Pays édition : Irlande, Dublin, Geographical Society of Ireland