Paisley in 1896 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. Two versions have been published for this area. Coverage extends from Ferguslie House & the cemetery eastward to Greenlaw Avenue & Kilnside Road, & from Clark Street southward to Maxwellton & Canal Street. Features include the town centre, Fountain Gardens, GSWR railway with Gilmour Street station, CR Greenock Branch, Canal Branch with station, Distilleries, Anchor Mills, Kilnside House, White Cart Water, John Neilson Educational Institution, Town Hall, The Abbey, Greenlaw Goods station, Hot House Works, Female Refuge, Woodside House, football ground, Trotting Ground, Iron Works, George Street area, etc. On the reverse of the 1896 version are street directory entries for Incle Street, Johnson Street, Kilnside Road, Love Street, Maxwellton & Moss Street; on the 1858 edition which is in colour are 1866 railway timetables. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series: Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES 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. ...

Map No. 708, Paiute ATV Trail, UT, in an extensive series of GPS compatible, contoured hiking maps of USA’s national & state parks or forests & other popular recreational areas. Cartography based on the national topographic survey, with additional tourist information. The maps, with most titles now printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant plastic paper, highlight walking trails along with campsites & other accommodation, picnic sites, areas for various recreational pursuits such as horse riding or skiing, drinking water sources, & many other facilities of interest to the outdoor enthusiast. Cartography is based on information from the USGS (United States Geological Survey
- the country’s national survey organization), revised by the National Geographic Maps in cooperation with the National Park Service, USDA Forest Service, etc. Topography is excellently presented by contours (interval varies according to scale), enhanced by relief shading & colouring/graphics for wood cover, glaciers, etc. All heights are given in feet. The maps have a UTM grid plus latitude & longitude margin ticks & GPS waypoints for selected important locations. Each map is double-sided to give either maximum coverage of the chosen area or additional enlargements of its important sections. Accompanying notes provide useful information on relevant regulations, safety precautions, contact addresses, etc.* *IMPORTANT
- PLEASE NOTE: the series is very extensive, ranging in scale from 1:400, 000 for the vast national parks of Alaska to 1:25, 000 for local map in several states. We recommend, therefore, viewing the series by state rather than the whole list.*

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Topographic survey of Sweden at 1:100, 000, the Vägkartan, from the Lantmäteriet, covering most of the country in 79 double-sided maps. Please note: the mountainous regions of central & northern Sweden are not covered by this series but presented in a separate “ Fjällkartan
- Mountain Map” series also listed on our website. Each 1:100, 000 topographic survey map covers an area of 75 x 80km. The maps have contours at 10 metre intervals, plus relief shading & colouring for different types of landscape: open l&, forests, alvar, marshes, etc. Boundaries of national parks & nature reserves, areas prohibited to cross-country vehicles, & restricted entry military zones are marked. The maps indicate privately maintained local roads, cycle paths with wind shelters, footpaths, etc, & include all other information expected of topographic survey at this scale. The maps have a 2-km UTM grid, plus latitude & longitude lines 10’ intervals. Map legend

Includes:: English. For coverage of the country’s most visited hiking areas in central & northern Sweden please see Lantmäteriet’s Mountain Map series, listed separately on our website.


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Topographic coverage of the Canary Islands at 1:25, 000 published by the Instituto Geográfico Nacional – Centro Nacional de Información Geografica, the country’s civilian survey organization. The maps have contours at 10m intervals & colouring and/or graphics to show different types of vegetation or land use. Boundaries of national parks & other protected areas are marked. In addition to all the usual information shown on topographic mapping at this scale: detailed presentation of the road network with rural tracks & paths, etc, the maps also show campsites. The maps have a 1-km UTM grid, plus margin ticks for latitude & longitude at 1` intervals. The majority of the titles have been published since late 1990s. Map legend is in Spanish only.COVERAGE: each 25K map covers one quarter of the corresponding 1:50, 000 map, with the numbering system: I = NW quarter, II = NE quarter, III = SW quarter, & IV = SE quarter. To see other titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

Pakistan & the Karakoram Highway in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

Born only five years after Pakistan was created in 1947, Imran Khan has lived his country`s history. Undermined by a ruling elite, & unable to protect its people from the carnage of regular bombings from terrorists & its own ally, America, Pakistan has for years suffered from instability. Now Imran Khan & his own political party, the Tehreek-e-Insaf, offer a real political alternative for the people of Pakistan at a time when tension between Pakistan`s government & the powerful military has reached dangerous new levels. How did this flashpoint of volatility & injustice come about? ” Pakistan: A Personal History” provides a unique insider`s view of a country unfamiliar to a western audience. Woven into this history we see how Imran Khan`s personal life
- his happy childhood in Lahore, his Oxford education, his extraordinary cricketing career, his marriage to Jemima Goldsmith, his mother`s influence & that of his Islamic faith
- inform both the historical narrative & his current philanthropic & political activities. It is at once absorbing & insightful, casting fresh light upon a country whose culture he believes is largely misunderstood by the West.

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Pakistan in the Culture Smart range of pocket-sized guide books; providing detailed information on local customs, culture, etiquette & manners & ensuring that visitors are prepared for a diverse range of social environments. The series covers an extensive number of countries worldwide & are designed both for those working & living abroad, as well as for visitors who do not want to offend, either intentionally or inadvertently. Their aim is to prevent readers from making embarrassing mistakes & feel confident in unfamiliar situations, while preparing them before arrival on what to expect & how to behave. Each guide is arranged thematically, with dedicated individual chapters on land & people, values & attitudes, customs & traditions, making friends, people at home, ‘time-out’, travelling & communicating. There is also a separate chapter for business travelers, with important information on subjects such as business culture, meetings & making appointments. A Further Reading section also offers a list of recommended other history, travel literature & language titles available on the country. ...

This Pakistan at 1:1, 500, 000 large indexed road map from Freytag & Berndt, with street plans of central Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore & Peshawar, provides a good presentation of the country’s topography. The map has bold relief shading with spot heights & names of main geographical features, plus colouring and/or graphics to show swamps & lakes, deserts & depressions, wells, natural preserves, etc. Also marked are oil fields & internal administrative boundaries with names of the provinces. Road network

Includes:: main roads & motorways as well as secondary roads & tracks & sections under construction. It also shows driving distances in kilometres on main & secondary routes. Railway lines are marked & international & local airports are indicated. Symbols highlight various places of interest, including UNESCO World Heritage sites, monasteries, temples & antique sites. All place names are in Latin alphabet only. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at intervals of 1º. Extensive index is on the reverse & the multilingual map legend

Includes:: English. Also provided are street plans of central Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore & Peshawar, naming main streets & highlighting places of interest.



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Pakistan & the whole of Afghanistan at 1:2, 000, 000 from Gizi Map with bold altitude colouring clearly showing the physical geography of these countries & the surrounding region, plus tourist & administrative information. The map shows the road & rail networks, highlighting the course of the different variants of the Silk Route & other locations of historical interest. The map also indicates local administrative boundaries & names of the provinces. All place names are in the Latin alphabet only. Topography is presented by bold altitude colouring with spot heights, plus graphic indicating deserts, swamps & salt flats, etc, & the map has plenty of names of mountain ranges, valleys, & various other geographical features. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1° intervals. The index placed next to the map lists only locations within Pakistan. Map legend

Includes:: English. Please note: this title is also available as a wall map.

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