Mapping Modernity

5. Königreiche Bayern

25 October 2023

Kingdom of Bavaria

This modern statistical map shows highlights of various districts, along with their respective administrative and military capitals. However, it places the capital Munich at the forefront by giving it the most authority symbols. In doing so, this practical map promotes Bavarians to identify with the new kingdom, underscoring the modern administrative structure and division of functions.

A. Volkert, Statistische Karte vom Königreiche Bayern, zugleich Übersichts- und Postkarte von Süd-West Deutschland, Munich 1836. Coll. S/T U.1c.127, 70.5 x 101 cm.