1852 Depot de Guerre Map of Paris and its Environs, France

An extremely attractive mid 19th century military pocket map of Paris and its northern environs. Covers from Versailles north as far as Orry, also extends westward along the Seine to Meulan and eastward as far as Jablines. Offers extraordinary detail throughout showing gardens, forests, palaces, fortresses, chateaux, and often individual smaller buildings. Also details railroad lines. Based on a survey first completed in 1832 and updated in 1852. Though generally speaking this is a black and white map, there are several color markings in black and red ink that seem to suggest some sort of military use, but none that we can specifically identify.