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In closing: the previous argumentation has presented commercial map makers as being fanatic copiers that reuse the needed incorrect information in their maps. The question remains as to whether or not this is a stereotype. In that time, cartographers did not have aerial photos and had to trust the largely outdated cartographical information of third parties. New measurements were far too expensive for commercial publishers and therefore, new map images were not quickly introduced into the market. Considering the limitations, the map products of that time certainly deserve their due respect for the contributions they made. The mistakes and inconsistencies, well, they just give the modern day historic cartographers something to sink their teeth into!
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