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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Ahava
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