Topographical [and Geological] Map of London; (Mylne, 1851)

Topographical [and Geological] Map of London and its Environs, by Robert William Mylne (1817-1890). Engraved by T Walsh, colour printed by J Aresti. According to the legend on the map, The different colours represent the general surface soils. In the low Marshy grounds the Alluvial deposits (excepting Peat) are omitted - they vary from 3 to 6 feet in thickness. The Made Ground and accumulated debris occurring in the City and anciently populated parts adjacent is also omitted - it varies from 8 to 18 feet in thickness - in Westminster from 6 to 12 feet.. Lithograph

According Accumulated Adjacent Alluvial Deposits Environs Geological Marshy Mylne Occurring Omitted Peat Populated Represent Soils Thickness Varies Vary

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