Old map of Hong Kong, Kowloon, 1963

Old map of Hong Kong, Kowloon, 1963Published by the Crown Lands and Survey Office in Hong Kong in 1963, this map delineates Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories. It offers a comprehensive depiction of roads, railways, rivers, mountains, and political boundaries. Noteworthy are the inset maps, including one of the Central district of Hong Kong Island and another of the New Territories. As a significant historical artifact, this map captures Hong Kong during the initial

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