Kaart van het Hoogheemraadschap van Schieland, met Vlaardingen 1611 - 1635

"Kaart van het Hoogheemraadschap van Schieland, met Vlaardingen," a detailed map of the Schieland Water Board, including Vlaardingen, was created by Floris Balthasarsz van Berckenrode between 1611 and 1635. The map, housed at the Rijksmuseum, showcases the intricate waterways and land divisions of this region in the Netherlands. Van Berckenrode was a renowned cartographer who meticulously depicted the landscape and its features, providing valuable insights into the geography and administration of the area during the Dutch Golden Age. The map’s intricate details and precise measurements make it an important historical document, offering a glimpse into the past and revealing the evolution of Dutch cartography.