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Jansson-Visscher map

The Jansson-Visscher map of New Netherland, first published in 1650. On the left are illustrations of typical Indian villages, while the lower right inset shows a picture of New Amsterdam. This copy is a later recoloration to reflect later borders with New England. See also:Image:Map-Novi Belgii Novæque Angliæ (Amsterdam, 1685).jpg. Legend in Dutch: Nieuw Amsterdam op 't Eylant Manhattan. A. het Fort (the fortress) B. de Kerck (the church) C. de Wintmolen (the windmill) D. dese Vlagge wert opgehaelt als daer Schepen in de Haven komen (this flag was hoisted when ships arrive in the harbour) E. 't gevangen huys (the prison) F. de H. Generaels huys (house of Lord General) G. 't Gerecht (the tribunal) H. de Kaeck (the pillory) I. Compagnies pachuys (warehouse of the Company) K. Stads Herberch (town hotel)

Date
1650
Mapmaker / publisher
Nicolaus Visscher (Novi Belgii Novaeque Angliae Nec Non Pennsylvaniae et Partis Virginiae Tabula multis in locis emendate per Nicolaum Visscher nunc apud Peter Schenk Iun:)
Archive
Library of Congress (via Wikimedia Commons)
Type
atlas page
Original size
1,728 × 1,456 pixels

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Reason: its maker died more than 100 years ago.

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"Jansson-Visscher map" (1650). Nicolaus Visscher (Novi Belgii Novaeque Angliae Nec Non Pennsylvaniae et Partis Virginiae Tabula multis in locis emendate per Nicolaum Visscher nunc apud Peter Schenk Iun:). Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, via Wikimedia Commons. Public domain. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jansson-Visscher_map.jpg

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