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CommunicationPublished on 16 April 2018

The map of the Rhône Glacier

swisstopo’s map collection holds many great treasures, including a large-scale map of the Rhône Glacier dating to the end of the 19th century. Produced entirely in watercolour and Indian ink, this unique map also tells the story of the beginning of alpine glacier research.

Federal Office of Topography swisstopo

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