The University of Cape Town African Maps Collection

The University of Cape Town African Maps Collection

University of Cape Town

Special Collections has a significant map collection, covering the whole African continent, and including rare and valuable items as well as a variety of atlases. Much of the collection was assembled by the first professor of Geography at UCT, Professor William Talbot.


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UCT: University of Cape Town · 1 October 1882

A map demarcating the boundaries of Griqualand West. Also shows boundaries, rivers, mountain ranges in the Northern Cape. Boundary proclaimed by M. Brand 1870, boundaries of Griqualand West as proclaimed …


UCT: University of Cape Town · 1 October 1882

Map of the Fort Hare Military Reserve. Relief shown by form lines. Colour. Scale 1 inch to 20 English chains.


UCT: University of Cape Town · 1 October 1888

A map of East London Harbour along the Buffalo River to the sea, with soundings, showing the south breakwater, the west training bank, the east training bank, wharfs, quarries, the …


UCT: University of Cape Town · 1 October 1888

A map showing coal fields, coal mines, rivers, proved openings shewing coal and demarcated farms. Relief shown by hill shading. Scale 1 inch to 300 Cape Roods.


UCT: University of Cape Town · 1 October 1889

Map of the Divisions of Cathcart, Stutterheim and Komgha in the Eastern Cape showing main roads, divisional roads, farm roads or rights of way, with boundaries and names of farms …


UCT: University of Cape Town · 1 October 1890

Map of the Division of Stellenbosch showing divisional boundaries, field cornetcy boundaries, farms, lots railways and railway stations, commonages, outspans, towns, villages, , rivers. Scale 800 Cape Roods to 1 …


UCT: University of Cape Town · 1 October 1891

Street map of the City of Cape Town showing existing and proposed new sewers. Indicates streets, place names and land use. Relief shown for Lion's Head with hachures. Some colour. …


UCT: University of Cape Town · 1 October 1891

Street map of the City of Cape Town showing existing and proposed new sewers. Indicates streets, place names and land use. Relief shown for Lion's Head with hachures. Some colour. …


UCT: University of Cape Town · 1 October 1891

Street map of the City of Cape Town immediately around Table Bay showing proposed new sewers. Indicates streets, place names and land use. Some colour. Scale 1 6/8 inch to …


UCT: University of Cape Town · 1 October 1892

Street map of the Municipal areas of Wynberg and Cape Town, showing streets, rivers, irrigation areas and the sewerage systems. Some colour. Scale 4/8th inch to 100 yards