Plattegrond van Grave 1740

This 1740 anonymous map of Grave, Netherlands, provides a detailed bird's-eye view of the town and its fortifications. The map uses a combination of hatched lines and stippling to depict buildings, fields, and waterways. The layout of the town and its fortifications is clearly visible, with a river, "De Maas", flowing through the landscape. The map provides insight into the urban planning and defense strategies of the time. Rijksmuseum, Grave, Netherlands, map, 1740.