Francisco José de Caldas Map Collection
Field Notes written by Caldas. Starts with "N.1" in list form
"Lecho del Rio Magdalena" - Hand drawn graph of water levels and distance of the Magdalena River
Letter - "A.D. Manuel Varela en Popayan" by Caldas
Map of a portion of the Cauca Valley in Colombia surveyed and drafted by Francisco José de Caldas, 5 fragments
Map of part of Antioquia, Colombia surveyed and drafted by Francisco José de Caldas, 3 fragments
Portrait of Caldas, signed
"Proyecto: El Nuevo de Sabana Lorga" - Hand drawn map of major riverways in Colombia to cities, measured in leagues
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