JULIANAHAAB AND IT'S FJORDS,GODHAVN AND DISKO FJORD,PHYSICAL FEATURES OF GREENLAND,Greenland Glaciers

1890s HISTORICAL MAP CHART

Qeqertarsuaq or Godhavn in Danish is a port and a town on the south coast of Qeqertarsuatsiaq (Disko Island), an island on the west coast of Greenland. Founded in 1773. The Municipality of Qeqertarsuaq is one of only two Greenlandic municipalities that does not occupy a portion of the main island of Greenland (the other one is Aasiaat). It consists of the island of Qeqertarsuatsiaq (Disko Island) and its satellite islands (mainly Hareø 11 km northwest of Qeqertarsuatsiaq, and Qeqertaq on the southwest coast, at the mouth of Disko Fjord), with a total area of 9 700 km2. Qaqortoq (kä'kôrtôk") , formerly Julianehåb (yOOlyä'nuhôp") , Qaqortoq dist., SW Greenland. It is a fishing port with canneries. Sheep raising, meatpacking, and sealing are other significant industries.

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.