Kaart van de Diemermeerpolder 1631

This 1631 map, created by an anonymous artist, depicts the Diemermeerpolder. The map, measuring 186 mm by 286 mm, uses a grid system to represent the land's division into rectangular parcels. It includes features like the river "Nieuwe Diep" and the "Amsterdam Dam," highlighting the surrounding water bodies. The map's detailed portrayal of the polder's layout provides insight into the land's agricultural use and Dutch cartographic practices of the 17th century.