In the series "Sciences of the Earth and the
Universe" the first map stamp dealt with "Derived Cartography." The
second stamp, issued in 2007, deals with "Basic Cartography." It
features a map of the Embasle de Rasarito "the Rasarito Dam,"
approximately 140 miles west of Toledo, Spain. Basic Cartography
represents the results of direct observation and measurement of the
earth's surface.
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