Kaart van de oostkust van Walcheren 1802 - 1803

This anonymous map, "Kaart van de oostkust van Walcheren", created in 1802-1803, depicts the eastern coastline of Walcheren island in the Netherlands. The detailed map shows geographical features, including rivers, inlets, and the strategically important fort of "Middelburg". It is a testament to the importance of cartography during the 19th century and provides a valuable insight into the geographical landscape of the region. The map is now held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. The map’s title and inscription in French, "Reconnaissante Hydrographique de la côte orientale de l’île Walcheren," suggest its creation may have been commissioned by the French military, likely during their occupation of the Netherlands in the early 19th century.