Description: A large antique map of "Dept. Du Cantal" one of the most isolated Departments of France (see below) published by Victor Levasseur (see below) taken from his "Atlas National" printed in Paris in 1856 (see frontispiece not included) This is one of the most decorative atlases ever published with each map surrounded by engraved images of local scenes, events, people and indigenous animals. A chart of statistics, celebrities, and local commerce typically add to their interest In this case the map features scenes of local farmers and agricultural produce as well as a view of the hilltop town of St. Flour. Original outline hand coloring to each of the sub-regions. Good condition but with some minor age toning and spotting to the borders - see scans. Central fold as published. Page size 20 x 14.5 inches - map size 17 x 12 inches This is an original antique map guaranteed to be of the period described and not a later reproduction - because of their decorative attraction many Levasseur maps listed on Ebay are modern reproductions. See more maps from this atlas in Seller's Other Items which can be combined for postage. CantalFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaJump to navigationJump to search CantalDepartment of FranceFrom top down, left to right: Château de Réghaudand surrounding landscape, Rhue River, Truyère River, CheyladeFlagCoat of armsLocation of Cantal in FranceCoordinates: 45°2′N 3°6′ECoordinates: 45°2′N 3°6′ECountryFranceRegionAuvergne-Rhône-AlpesPrefectureAurillacSubprefecturesMauriac Saint-FlourGovernment • President of the Departmental CouncilBruno Faure(LR)Area1 • Total5,726 km2(2,211 sq mi)Population (2016) • Total145,969 • Rank97th • Density25/km2(66/sq mi)Time zoneUTC+1 (CET) • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)Department number15Arrondissements3Cantons15Communes246^1 French Land Register data, which exclude estuaries, and lakes, ponds, and glaciers larger than 1 km2Cantal (French pronunciation: [kɑ̃tal]) is a department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France, with its prefecture in Aurillac. Its other principal towns are Saint-Flour (the episcopal see) and Mauriac and its residents are known as Cantalians (French: Cantaliens or Cantalous). Cantal borders the departments of Puy-de-Dôme, Haute-Loire, Aveyron, Lot, Lozère and Corrèze, in the Massif Centralnatural region.Along with Lozère and Creuse, Cantal is among the most sparsely populated and geographically isolated departments of France and Aurillac is the departmental capital farthest removed from a major motorway. It had a population of 145,969 in 2016, making it the country's 97th most populated department.Contents1Etymology2Geography2.1Climate3History3.1Diocese of Cantal4Economy5Demographics6Tourism6.1Architecture6.2Festivals6.3Art6.4Cuisine6.5Outdoor activities7Politics7.1Current National Assembly Representatives8Notes9References10External linksEtymology[edit]The department is named for the Plomb du Cantal, the central peak of the bare and rugged mounts of Cantal (French: Monts du Cantal) mountain chain which traverses the area.[1]Geography[edit]See also: Arrondissements of Cantal, Cantons of Cantal and Communes of CantalThe Dordogne river in CantalPas de PeyrolCantal lies in the middle of France's central plateau.[2] The Cantal range is a group of extinct and eroded volcanic peaks. Its highest point is the Plomb du Cantal, which reaches an elevation of 1,858 meters (6,096 ft).[3] Its neighbors are Puy Mary (elev. 1,787 meters or 5,863 feet) and Puy Chavaroche (elev. 5,722 feet or 1,744 meters). To their north lie the Cézallier and Dore ranges and the arid Artense Plateau. Immediately to their east is the fertile Planèze Plateau, bound on its east by the Monts de la Margeride.[2]The principal rivers are the Alagnon, which is tributary to the Allier; the Celle and Truyère, tributary to the Lot; and the Cère and Rhue, tributary to the Dordogne.[1] At an elevation of 250 meters (820 ft) above sea level, the low point of the province lies in the Lot valley.[citation needed]The Truyère valley skirts the Planèze on the south and divides it from the Monts d'Aubrac, whose foothills include the thermal springs of Chaudesaigues. The western area of the department consists of grassy plateaus and river valleys.[2]At first, Cantal was divided into four arrondissements—Aurillac, Mauriac, Saint-Flour and Murat (later merged with Saint-Flour).[1][2]ClimateVictor Levasseur (cartographer)From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaThis article does not cite any sources. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (October 2009) (Learn how and when to remove this template message)This article may be expanded with text translated from the corresponding article in French. (October 2014) Click [show] for important translation instructions. [show]Levasseur Map of the Drômedepartment.Victor Levasseur (1800–1870) was a French cartographer widely known for his distinctive decorative style. He produced numerous maps more admired for the artistic content of the scenes and data surrounding the map than for the detail of the map.
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