early maps

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General term for cartographic works made by human observation and surveying, prior to the invention of complex scientific cartographic equipment in the 19th century and later. Ancient maps are documented by the 7th century BCE; star maps dating to 14,500 BCE are found on the walls of the Lascaux caves.
early maps
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024