Located at the northern tip of the Cotentin Peninsula in the Manche department, Cherbourg-Octeville is a city defined by its relationship with the English Channel. Formed by the 2000 merger of Cherbourg and Octeville, it later became part of the larger Cherbourg-en-Cotentin in 2016.
: You can view and download elevation profiles and relief data from Topographic-Map.com , highlighting the city's average elevation of 39 meters. Modern Navigation : Located at the northern tip of the Cotentin
: In 1912, Cherbourg was the first port of call for the RMS Titanic after leaving Southampton. Modern Navigation : : In 1912, Cherbourg was
: Its liberation on June 26, 1944, was critical for the Allied advance, as it provided a major deep-water port to funnel supplies into Europe. Map Resources and Downloads For those seeking to "download a map" of
: The city boasts one of the world's largest artificial roadsteads, protected by massive breakwaters.
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