BRATSK AND THE RAPIDS OF THE ANGARA,Siberia,Asiatic Russia,Antique Map

1890s HISTORICAL MAP CHART

Angara is a river, 1840 km (1150 m.) long, in SE Siberia, Russia. It is the only river flowing out of Lake Baikal. After leaving the southwestern end of Lake Baikal near th town of Listvyanka, it flows north past the cities Irkutsk and Bratsk, then turns west after receiving the Ilim River and flows into the Yenisei River near Strelka. Below its junction with the Ilim River the Angara is known also as the Upper Tunguska (Russian Verkhnyaya Tunguska). The Angara is navigable between Irkutsk and Bratsk; below Bratsk there are many rapids. Bratsk is a Russian city in the Irkutsk Oblast in eastern Siberia. It is located on the Angara River, at 56°10?N 101°37?E. Bratsk was founded by Russian settlers in 1631 as a fortress.

1890s Wood Engraving, Antique Map

Approximate Overall Size: 7 X 10 1/2 inches

CONDITION: Book Plate INTEXT MAP - Excellent Condition. Beautiful with excellent detail. There is Text on Front and Back Side.