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English: 1947 map of India published by Survey of India

Annotations from the legend:

  • First edition 1938; 2nd 1947.
  • Refer to this map as:— 70-MILE MAP INDIA SECOND EDITION
  • Published under the direction of Brigadier G. F. Heaney, C. B. E., Surveyor General of India, 1947.
  • PRINTED AT THE SURVEY OF INDIA OFFICES (PLO).

Note:

  • The border with Pakistan is that of Radcliffe Line.
  • The border with Chine in western and middle sectors is undefined (broad colour wash)
  • The border with China in the eastern sector is that of McMahon Line
  • The border with Burma is historical.
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