Pamir Mountains at 1:500, 000 in a series of maps of Tajikistan & the adjoining areas of the neighbouring countries, providing coverage from Samarkand to Kashgar. The maps have been produced under the auspices of the Swiss Agency for Development & Cooperation & each title
Includes:: information on the area’s culture, economy, history, etc. The maps have contours at 200m intervals, enhanced by relief shading, numerous spot heights, plus names of peaks & mountain passes. Road network
Includes:: dirt tracks & trekking routes are marked. Numerous population centres are finely graded according to the number of inhabitants. The maps also show local administrative boundaries.A wide range of symbols mark various places of interest & general facilities: cultural sites including museums, shrines, archaeological sites, etc; natural sites such as caves, interesting geological formations, waterfalls & springs; general facilities including accommodation, bazaars, fuel supplies, information centres, border crossings, etc. The maps have a latitude & longitude grid as indicated in the individual descriptions. On the reverse each map has a description of the area, its history, culture, economy, ecology, etc. &
Includes:: a street plan of the main town. Map legend & all the text are in English. IN THIS TITLE: latitude grid lines at 20’ intervals, with longitude at 30’. On the reverse the extensive text about this area is supplemented street plans of Khorog & Murghab indicating various places of interest & facilities, plus an enlargement showing in greater detail at 1:110, 000 the Savnob – Usoi Dam area west of Lake Sarez. Current edition of this map was revised in 2011.