THE OGOWAY RIVER AND LAKE ZONENGWAY,The Gaboon and Ogoway Basins,West Africa

1890s HISTORICAL MAP CHART

Below the Ngunie junction, the Ogoway ramifies like the Senegal into lateral channels, which receive the overflow during the periodical inundations, when they expand into vast lacustrine or swampy reservoirs, dotted over with islands. Such is the great eliva (liba), or lake . usually known by the name of Zonengway, famous for it's holy island, residence of a powerful fetishman. This lagoon, about 40 feet deep at it's deepest point, covers a space of at least 200 miles and communicates with the river through three naviggable channels, twi influents from , one an emissary to , the Ogoway.

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.