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h3. Search Controls

The buttons below the map hide/show locations by type – eg Accommodation, Airports, Reserves, Borders.

h3. Map Control

The buttons on the right apply to the map as a whole
Lassoo – zooms the map to include all visible items
Show – make ALL items visible – this may clutter the map
Hide – removes all items from the maps
Ruler – provide a simple scale tool – the endpoints can be dragged to measure the distance of interest
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h3. Google Controls

Zoom & pan – handled by the controls on the left or more directly by dragging and double-click
Streetview – drag the ‘person’ to the area of interest. Available views are highlighted in blue. Click ‘X’ top right to close Streetview
Map type – top right menu

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Eastern Cape

Amatole Mountains

The forests, stream and waterfalls were reputedly an influence of one time resident JRR Tolkein. There are many scenic drives and walking trails especially around the Hogsback where the Knysna lourie, Cape parrot and rare Samanango monkey can be foundThe region is rich in history as the scene of prolonged conflict between the Xhosa warriors and British settlers and military though the Frontier Wars of 19th Century. The prominent peak of the Amatole is named after Ngqika, founder of the Xhosa tribe.