Historical Map of the Month: December 01.12.2024 - The selected map from the archive takes us back to 1907 and shows how cultural and linguistic conditions have developed over time in Styria.

In December, the Federal Office of Metrology and Surveying presents a historical language map of Styria from 1907. This map, designed by Dr. Richard Pfaundler and published by Justus Perthes Verlag in Gotha, is based on data from the 1900 census and documents the linguistic composition of the region.

It shows the geographical distribution of the various language groups in Styria, with detailed information on population density and linguistic dominance in the individual municipalities. It thus provides valuable insights into the multilingualism and cultural diversity that prevailed in the region at the beginning of the 20th century. It should be noted that the area of Lower Styria shown on the map as part of the Duchy of Styria in the historical boundaries before 1919 now largely belongs to Slovenia. This underlines the historical character of the map and the importance of the region in what was then still a multi-ethnic empire.

The historical Map of the Month December makes it possible to rediscover the linguistic landscape of Styria from over 100 years ago and shows how cultural and linguistic relationships have developed over time.

Title: Language Map of Styria
Publisher: Justus Perthes Verlag, Gotha
Author: Dr. Richard Pfaundler
Scale: 1:200 000
Publication: 1907
Format: 540 x 460 mm

The former historical maps of the month can be viewed in our online archive.