France - Atlas of the departments of France; A.H DOUFOUR - Depatement de la Corse - 1851-1860

This mid-19th century atlas entry depicts the departments of France, with a specific focus on the department of Corse (Corsica), created by A.H. Doufour between 1851 and 1860. During this period, France was undergoing administrative reorganization, and detailed departmental maps became essential for governance, infrastructure planning, and military use. Corsica, the Mediterranean island with a distinctive geography and history, is represented with its mountainous terrain, coastal features, and administrative subdivisions. Such atlas pages not only provide cartographic accuracy but often include topographical details such as elevations, river systems, roads, and settlements, reflecting the advancements in cartographic surveying techniques. Maps from this era reveal both the physical landscape and the evolving political geography of France’s regions, and are of particular interest to historians, genealogists, and collectors intrigued by French regional history and cartographic development.