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A map from the Harvard Map Collection that shows a perspective view of Istanbul.

A shot contrasting the numerical v. pictorial representation of topography.

A map that shows the vast trade routes of the Dutch East Indies company, which had a near monopoly on many spices and dyes. This was the single biggest company to ever exist and it used its naval fleet to spread goods around the world.

A map that shows the vast trade routes of the Dutch East Indies company, which had a near monopoly on many spices and dyes. This was the single biggest company to ever exist and it used its naval fleet to spread goods around the world.

An 1881 map of the Zaryadye district, showing now-destroyed buildings and streets.

An 1881 map of the Zaryadye district, showing now-destroyed buildings and streets.

This map (left) shows the West End prior to Urban Renewal, alongside a map (right) that city planners hopes would be accurate of the West End after Urban Renewal was completed. The map on the right shows a far less congested space, whereas the left…