Bilder Geospatial Information Authority of Japan (GSI) (Established 1869) – Map of Osaka – Japan – Lithograph (20th Century)

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"Osaka." This lithograph presents a detailed topographical survey of the city of Osaka and its surrounding administrative districts. The cartography provides a comprehensive record of the urban morphology, showing the dense grid of city blocks, major transportation arteries, and the intricate network of canals and rivers that define the water metropolis. The map meticulously delineates the transition from the highly developed urban core to the surrounding agricultural and residential suburbs, with specific attention to hydrological features such as the Yodo River. This work was published in Japan as part of a national mapping initiative to document urban growth and facilitate regional planning during a period of significant industrial and residential expansion. The plate serves as an essential geographic record of Osaka's spatial organization and infrastructure during the mid-twentieth century.

The Geospatial Information Authority of Japan, known as GSI, is the national institution responsible for the systematic surveying and mapping of the Japanese islands. Established in the early Meiji period to provide the state with accurate geographical data for modernization, it evolved into the primary authority for national land development, civil engineering, and disaster prevention. The GSI is renowned for its technical precision and its role in integrating traditional ground surveying with advanced aerial photography throughout the twentieth century. Its vast archive of topographical sheets provides a definitive visual history of Japan’s urban evolution and environmental management. The GSI remains a cornerstone of Japanese scientific administration, ensuring the consistent documentation of the nation’s physical and administrative landscape for public and official use.

Artist or Maker: Geospatial Information Authority of Japan (GSI).

Dimensions: Approximately 45 cm x 56 cm.

Medium: Lithograph.

Date: 20th Century.

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