Topographical survey of Belgium at 1:20, 000 from Nationaal Geografisch Instituut / Institut Géographique National, the country’s national survey organization. Each 20K map covers one quarter of the corresponding 1:50, 000 map (with adjustments in the border & coastal areas). The maps provide all the information expected of topographic mapping at this scale & in addition have an unusually large amount of vegetation and/or land use information (different types of woodlands, gardens, orchards, heath, etc). The maps have a 1-km UTM grid, with margin ticks for latitude & longitude at intervals of 1`. Map legend & a glossary of terms used on the maps include English. Stanfords keeps as regular stock 20K maps for the World War I battlefields around the Ypres, Messines & Passchendaele, & for the area of the Battle of Waterloo. The 1:20, 000 survey covers the whole of Belgium & maps for other regions can be supplied as special orders. To see the list of titles in this series please click on the series link.PLEASE NOTE: the Long-Distance Footpaths Map of Belgium at 1:300, 000 which shows the division of Belgium into the 50K survey sheets can also be used to see in more detail coverage by the 20K maps. ...

Kortrijk in a series of handy size, detailed & indexed city centre street plans of main towns in the Netherlands & Flanders including Brussels from Falk, highlighting recommended walks & places of interest, with six best sights prominently marked & cross-referenced to brief descriptions. The plans also indicate publishers’ recommendations for shopping and/or bars & restaurants. The network of streets & small connecting passages is very clearly presented. Metro stations are marked & tram routes are shown with line numbers & stops. The plans show cycle paths & for drivers indicate main traffic arteries & car parks. Symbols show various facilities such as tourist information centres, markets, canal cruise offices, etc. On the reverse, the street index is accompanied by a calendar of main events, a list of museums, plus contact details for publishers’ recommendations. Map legend & all the text about recommended sights, etc, include English. To see the list of other titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

Topographical survey of Belgium at 1:50, 000 from the country’s national survey organization, Nationaal Geografisch Instituut / Institut Géographique National. Contour interval varies according to the terrain, from 2.5 metres in the coastal areas to 10 metres in the Ardennes. The maps provide all the information expected of topographic mapping at this scale & in addition have an unusually large amount of vegetation and/or land use information (different types of woodlands, gardens, orchards, heath, etc). Each standard sheet covers Approx. 32 x 20 km / 20 x 12 miles, with larger maps published for the border or coastal areas. The maps have a 1-km UTM grid, with margin ticks for latitude & longitude at intervals of 1`. Map legend & a glossary of terms used on the maps include English.PLEASE NOTE: the Long-Distance Footpaths Map of Belgium at 1:300, 000 is overprinted with the grid for the 1:50, 000 topographic survey, showing the exact coverage of each sheet. Stanfords keeps as regular stock 50K maps for the World War I battlefields around the Ypres, Messines & Passchendaele, & for the area of the Battle of Waterloo. Maps for other regions can be supplied as special orders – to see the list of all the titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

The 1:50, 000 topographic map gives a more general picture of the ground features than a basic map. It shows settlements, houses, roads, cultivated areas, waterways, cutting areas, mires, rock exposures, & relief. One map sheet covers an area of 30 x 40 km & one centimetre corresponds to 500 metres on the ground. The 1:50, 000 topographic map is also an ideal complement to nautical charts as it provides useful information about the land areas adjacent to waterways. For example, all Finnish sea areas are covered by 1:50, 000 topographic map sheets. ...

Kos at 1:60, 000 from Road Editions, with on the reverse a large street plan of Kos town & a plan of the archaeological site at Asclepio. The island's topography is shown by contours at 20m intervals with altitude colouring & spot heights. Road network

Includes:: good quality unsurfaced roads & shows locations of petrol stations & tyre repair facilities. Ferry connections to other islands are marked. Symbols highlight various places of interest, including the archaeological site at Asclepio/ Asklipio & local beaches. All place names are shown in both Greek & Latin alphabets. The map has a UTM grid, plus latitude & longitude margin ticks at intervals of 5

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Kos & the South Dodecanese Islands at 1:50, 000, from Kompass, with a small street plan of the town of Kos. Contours at 100m intervals, spot heights, & very slight relief shading are used to denote topography; simple colour use displays areas of vegetation. Major & minor roads are shown with distances marked in kilometres. Points of interest such as surfing spots, beaches, archaeological sites, museums are clearly marked, with local facilities also displayed. There are also 1:100, 000 maps of Kalymnos, Leros, Nisyros & Astypalaia islands, sharing the same cartographic style as the main map of Kos. The street plan of the town of Kos is at 1:10, 000, showing main places of interest & a list of 15 hotels & 28 restaurants. There is also a small map of ferry connections in the Aegean. The map place names are in both Latin & Greek alphabet. Map legend

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A road map with relief portrayed by hill shading & contours at 100m intervals. Main & minor roads & tracks are distinguished & driving distances are marked on the map. A range of distinctive symbols show a selection of features eg. petrol stations, ports, marinas, chuches, ruins, archeological sites, campsites & scenic viewpoints. Locations are named in Latin & Greek script. One inset shows N. Patmos at 1:75, 000 & another inset shows a simple street plan of the town of Kos. There is no index. ...

Kos in a series of handy holiday pocket maps from Freytag & Berndt covering popular islands & other seaside destinations in Europe. Each map is laminated, so waterproof & tear-resistant, & highlights the publishers’ recommendations of five best choices in five categories: adventure, culture, food, nature & sights. On one side is a road map with icons highlighting numerous places of interest, including campsites & youth hostels, sport & recreational facilities, marinas & beaches, architectural & historical sites, etc. The maps have no geographical coordinates. Most titles also include a small street plan of the central area in the main town. The map &, if appropriate, the street plan are annotated with colour-coded markers highlighting the publishers’ recommendations of five best choices in five categories: adventure, culture, food, nature & sights, all listed on the reverse of the map with brief notes in several languages. Also provided is a Fact Box with phone numbers for tourist offices, car hire & emergency services. Map legend & notes on the recommendations include English.* In this title*: a small plan of Kos town & a map of Nisiros at 1:50, 000. ...

Kos at 1:65, 000 on a road map from Greek publishers Geopsis, annotated with numerous places of interest & facilities. Printed on waterproof & tear-resistant plastic paper, the map

Includes:: a street plan of Kos town on the reverse. On one side is a road map of the island at 1:65, 000. The base is derived from satellite imagery, enhanced by altitude colouring & relief shading, plus graphics to indicate woodlands & protected areas. Road network included local rural roads, gives driving distances in main routes & shows locations of petrol stations. Also shown are selected hiking routes. A wide range of symbols highlights various places of interest, including picturesque landscape, nature reserves, thermal springs, caves, beaches, sport & recreational facilities, tourist accommodation & tavernas, etc. Place names are in both Greek & Latin alphabet. The map has a UTM grid for GPS users, plus latitude & longitude margin ticks at 3’ intervals. Map legend

Includes:: English. The reverse side shows a street plan of Kos at 1:4, 000 annotated with numerous places of interest & various facilities. Names of most streets are in both alphabets, with a few smaller streets are in Greek only. Also provided is a small plan of the town’s marina, plus for the main map brief descriptions of six selected routes for walking, cycling, go-karts & cars. Text

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In this booklet Jill Dudley writes about Hippocrates who was born on Kos, whose father was a temple priest-physician serving Asclepius, god of healing. She describes Hippocrates` pioneering approach to medicine, & his break with the traditional belief that sickness was an infliction imposed by the gods. It is as the back cover of the booklet says: all you need to know about the island`s myths, legends & its gods. ...