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The bottom of the map provides information about the date and place of publication, which is essential when "reading" this map.
This zoomed-in version of the map allows us to compare spellings with the Arrowsmith map, thereby allowing to see the Anglicism of the original map in question.
This is another map from around the same time to look at for comparison.
Hindustan (what the country of India is often referred to as by its natives) is spelled as "Hindoostan" on this map. Even a deeper search of the word's usage around this time rendered very little evidence of this spelling.
This is a photograph of the first Indian National Congress in 1885, a critical step in India's struggle for independence.
This is a map of Bombay from 1893 that is also titled "The Island of Bombay," reflecting the land reclamations
This is a map of Bombay Harbor during the early English control. It shows water depth, plans for expansion, and much more. From it we can learn much more about the geography and societal purpose of the land at the time.
A Close-up of a portion of "Cook's Plan of Bombay., including the Walkeshwar region and Malabar Hill. A mix of meticulously drawn small roads, buildings, trees and terrain.
A Close-up of a portion of "Cook's Plan of Bombay., including the Walkeshwar region and Malabar Hill. A mix of meticulously drawn small roads, buildings, trees and terrain.
Two maps of the Indian coast with an accompanying description.