The Imperiia Project

Water, water, everywhere: 1

In the Grand Duchy of Finland, towns tended to be located along the coasts of the Gulf of Finland and the Gulf of Bothnia.

If we add in the main post roads, the coastal dimension becomes even more clear.

Access to the coasts certainly helps explain the Grand Duchy's urban geography. But does it explain the general pattern of settlement? In other words, what if we pay attention to smaller settlements?

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