Ahava, your first example can be correct if the map is historical in nature, but I would not just use it if a map is say from the 1960s and you want to cover that time period.  But we have many examples when a map depicts historical events and then: $$a [name of place] $$x History $$y [chronological subdivision] $$v Maps is correct.
However, I would always recommend have $$a [name of place] $$v Maps as that would co-locate all maps of one place together.


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Our classification department doesn't usually add subject headings to maps, so the department head asked me to check with the experts (you all). Her question:

Is this kind of string correct:
$$a [name of place] $$x History $$y [chronological subdivision] $$v Maps

Or does it need to be divided into 2 separate subjects:
1.     $$a [name of place] $$x History $$y [chronological subdivision]
2.     $$a [name of place] $$v Maps

Thanks for your help,


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