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The '''Bathurst''' map, incomplete, shows lands of the Inuktitut in the extreme arctic part of the contemporary political entity of [[:Category:Places in Canada|Canada]], between 72.51°N to 82.34°N.  The map's hexes are [[20-mile Hex Map|20 miles]] in diameter.  The total area is about 366,000 square miles.
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The realm shown is shrouded in eternal ice and darkness for much of the year.  A desolate and frigid expanse, far to the north of known civilization, the landscape consists of  towering glaciers and frozen fjords, where the chill of winter never truly relinquishes its grip. The archipelago is a labyrinth of icy passages and treacherous straits, where few tribal peoples dwell.  The nearest that Europeans have approached to this land in the mid-17th century has been Martin Frobisher, who may have ventured briefly into the southeast of this map between 1576 and 1578.
  
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Click to enlarge.  Shows latitude 72.51 to 82.34 north, including islands from the Canadian [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arctic_Archipelago Arctic Archipelago], including [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melville_Island_(Northwest_Territories_and_Nunavut) Melville], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_of_Wales_Island_(Nunavut) Prince of Wales], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somerset_Island_(Nunavut) Somerset], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bathurst_Island_(Canada) Bathurst], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devon_Island Devon] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axel_Heiberg_Island Axel Heiberg] islands, with parts of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banks_Island Banks], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoria_Island_(Canada) Victoria], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baffin_Island Baffin] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellesmere_Island Ellesmere] islands.  Obviously, these names are from the 19th century and are a convenience at present, until such time as the map is completed. What's shown here is a map in progress, with some — but not all — of the coastlines plotted.
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In the winter months, the archipelago is plunged into a never-ending night, with the shimmering auroras painting the sky in shades of green and violet. The icy waters are home to seals and whales, creatures vital for the survival of the hardy Inuit peoples who call this unforgiving land their home. These indigenous inhabitants have mastered the art of survival in this harsh realm, relying on their knowledge of the land and sea to eke out a meager existence.
  
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The region is conceivably reachable by a party in my game; I have some idea of what's dwelling here, but it would be unknown to European scholars. A journey here would require considerable resources and effort, not to mention years. I know something about the manner in which these islands were explored and the tenacity of the explorers for whom these straits and places were named.
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== Adjacent Maps ==
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; background-color:#d4f2f2;"
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! style="width: 120px|[[Map A.09 - Melville|A9: Melville]] !! style="width: 120px|[[Map A.10 - Bathurst|A10: Bathurst]] !! style="width: 120px|[[Map A.11 - West Greenland|A11: West Greenland]]
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! [[Map B.13 - Barrens|B13: Barrens]] !! [[Map B.14 - Hudson Passage|B14: Hudson Passage]] !! [[Map B.15 - Baffin|B15: Baffin]]
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The orange line, showing at the center bottom and top right, gives the line of hexes that indicates 90°W.  Numbers at the right indicate distance from the north pole in hexes; the direction of north is at the top right, so it must be noted the direction on the map turns 60° at the 90th meridian.  Hexes are [[20-mile Hex Map|20 miles]] in diameter.
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[[Category: Reviewed]]
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[[Sheet Maps]]<br>
 
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:East: [[Map A.11 - West Greenland|West Greenland]]<br>
 
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:West: [[Map A.09 - Melville|Melville]]<br>
 
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Latest revision as of 17:51, 2 November 2023

A.10 - Bathurst.jpg

The Bathurst map, incomplete, shows lands of the Inuktitut in the extreme arctic part of the contemporary political entity of Canada, between 72.51°N to 82.34°N. The map's hexes are 20 miles in diameter. The total area is about 366,000 square miles.

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The realm shown is shrouded in eternal ice and darkness for much of the year. A desolate and frigid expanse, far to the north of known civilization, the landscape consists of towering glaciers and frozen fjords, where the chill of winter never truly relinquishes its grip. The archipelago is a labyrinth of icy passages and treacherous straits, where few tribal peoples dwell. The nearest that Europeans have approached to this land in the mid-17th century has been Martin Frobisher, who may have ventured briefly into the southeast of this map between 1576 and 1578.

In the winter months, the archipelago is plunged into a never-ending night, with the shimmering auroras painting the sky in shades of green and violet. The icy waters are home to seals and whales, creatures vital for the survival of the hardy Inuit peoples who call this unforgiving land their home. These indigenous inhabitants have mastered the art of survival in this harsh realm, relying on their knowledge of the land and sea to eke out a meager existence.

Adjacent Maps

A9: Melville A10: Bathurst A11: West Greenland
B13: Barrens B14: Hudson Passage B15: Baffin


See Sheet Maps

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