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This is a map of Bombay entitled "Island of Bombay" from the Imperial Gazetteer of India that was published in 1907-1909.

A photo of British and Indian Officers of the 21st Bombay Infantry, 1880.

This portion of the map communicates the diversity of Mumbai as a result of an increasingly globalized world. Note the numerous different religious institutions in the area and the alternating between English and “Hinglish” for location names.

A portion of the map capturing southern Mumbai. There exists many features of this area, but the icons marking the locations of HP Gas dealers stand out as being significantly larger, less we forget the true intent of this map’s distribution.

The map legend is rather thorough for a promotional advertisement and thus imbues the map with distinct cultural and practical value.

This portion of the map features the rather large advertisement by HP Gas. Note that it is written in both English and “Hinglish” but features Indian persons, and so is aimed towards a multilingual Mumbaikar community.

The flipside of the map, which displays a key, index, and sizable commercial advertisement.

A map published by Eicher Goodearth Ltd. of Mumbai roads and landmarks, and used in a promotional advertisement by Hindustan Petroleum Ltd. – “HP Gas.”

An 1887 map of Bombay created by the tourist agency, Thomas Cook & Son.

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.