Cape of Good Hope (South Africa) -- Maps -- Early works to 1800.
Description
Map of the Cape Colony showing distances between various places. Shows Colony divided into Districts. Based on observations of John Barrow during a journey in the area during 1797 and 1798., "Schaal van Enelsche Mylen"., Hand-coloured., Restored and placed between acid-free boards., This map has been digitised.
Similar to Pieter van de Aa's map (see NOR 0216). Each mountain is numbered with an accompanying legend. Border: 1. 't Vlek. 2. de Tafel-berg. 3. de Wind-berg. 4. de Leeuwen-bert. Top right: No. 38. C., Amsterdam. van Braam, J. and onder de Linden, G.
Two cartouches are shown on this map. The cartouche at the top is similar to Otten's map (see NOR 0252). The second cartouche provides the name and address of the author and is surrounded by dolphins and European traders. Two compass roses radiate rhumb lines., Amsterdam. Keulen, Johannes van
