Kaart van de Maasmonding met postroutes after 1666
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"Kaart van de Maasmonding met postroutes" (Map of the Meuse Estuary with Postal Routes) is a detailed map created by the Dutch cartographer Joost van Geel after 1666. The map depicts the Meuse Estuary in the Netherlands, a vital waterway for maritime trade and transportation. It shows a network of channels, islands, and coastline features, marked with navigational aids and labeled in Dutch. Van Geel meticulously includes numerous ships navigating the estuary, emphasizing the importance of the region as a maritime hub. The map's artistic details and precision in depiction highlight the cartographic advancements of the Dutch Golden Age.
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