Kaart van het hertogdom Limburg 1611 - 1612

"Kaart van het hertogdom Limburg" is an anonymous 17th-century map depicting the Duchy of Limburg. The intricate details of this map, created between 1611 and 1612, showcase a meticulous attention to geographical accuracy. The map's title indicates that it was a "new description" of the Duchy of Limburg, suggesting it may have been a more up-to-date representation compared to previous maps of the region. The detailed topography with its forestation patterns, towns, and villages, offers a valuable glimpse into the historical landscape of Limburg. This map is an example of the burgeoning cartographic tradition of the early modern period.