Maps are Territories

In this exhibit we turn to a modern topographical map to see how the issues we have raised so far bear up under examination. Closely examine the Ordnance Survey map (ITEM 6.1) and the two photographs (ITEMS 6.2 and 6.3) of the landscape depicted. Consider carefully the following questions.

An ordnance survey map

6.1

An Ordnance survey map, scale 1:63 360, of the city of Canterbury, published in 1959.

Aerial photograph of top right quarter of item 6.1

6.2

Aerial photograph of top right quarter of ITEM 6.1, taken in 1967.

Aerial photograph of bottom left quarter of item 6.1

6.3

Aerial photograph of bottom left quarter of ITEM 6.1, taken in 1967, showing a new road on the west side of Canterbury.