THE UPPER END OF LAGO MAGGIORE ,Switzerland,Antique Map

HISTORICAL MAP CHART

Lake Maggiore (in Italian: Lago Maggiore), also called Lake Verbano, is the most westerly of the three large Prealpine lakes of Europe and the second largest after Lake Garda. It has a surface area of about 213 km², a maximum length of 54 km and, at its widest, is 12 km. The lake basin has tectonic-glacial origins and its volume is 37 km³. Its tributaries are the Ticino, the Maggia and the Toce rivers, and its outlet is the Ticino River. Its jagged banks are surrounded by the Prealps of Piedmont and (A region of north central Italy bordering Switzerland) Lombardy. The western bank is in (The region of northwestern Italy; includes the Po valley) Piedmont (provinces of Novara and Verbania) and the eastern in (A region of north central Italy bordering Switzerland) Lombardy (province of Varese), whereas the most northerly section extends thirteen kilometres into Switzerland. The climate is mild in both summer and winter, producing Mediterranean vegetation, with beautiful gardens growing rare and exotic plants

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.