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Map of Rio de Janeiro from 1810
“Esquisse de la Ville et du Port de Rio De Janeiro”, Tardieu, Pierre Francois
This rare bird’s-eye plan of Rio de Janeiro depicts forts, batteries, and landing areas for ships.
Soundings, anchorages, shoals, and navigational hazards are depicted. A note at bottom right indicates a location for whale fishing.
Map of Rio de Janeiro from 1810 – Historical Map