Alor Star (Map 2, Sheet 2E/14, 1967)

Alor Star (Map 2, Sheet 2E/14, 1967) — reproduced by permission of the Director of National Mapping, Malaysia (JUPEM), this map presents a detailed topographic and hydrographic depiction of Alor Star (Alor Setar) and its surroundings. Originally surveyed and published by JUPEM, this sheet (2E/14) forms part of Malaysia’s official national mapping series, ensuring accurate representation of terrain, rivers, settlements, and infrastructure.

This particular edition was adapted for inclusion in a school textbook in 1967, resized and reformatted for educational clarity while retaining the authoritative data of the original survey. Contours and spot heights convey relief, while rivers, roads, and built-up areas are clearly indicated, providing a functional geographic reference for students. Its reproduction with official permission confirms both its reliability and its sanctioned use in education.

As an educational artifact, the map demonstrates the integration of government survey data into Malaysian pedagogy during the 1960s, reflecting national priorities in geography instruction. Collectors and historians will value this sheet not only for its precise topographic and hydrographic detail but also as a representation of how official maps were adapted for teaching purposes, capturing a moment in the dissemination of cartographic knowledge in Malaysia.