Arkivism
Lower (southern) half of Gordon's great map of Southern Africa
Public domain

Lower (southern) half of Gordon's great map of Southern Africa

1786-01 - 1786-03 · pen; brush; paper; ink; pencil; watercolor (paint)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

Map in two halves. This part covers the area bounded in the north by the line 32º S; further by a line running from the northeast from 32º S to the west coast via Saldanha Bay at 32º S; the sea is described only south of the coast from Hout Bay to the mouth of the Sundays River. Also contains various images of inhabitants and animals; text revealed by means of a guide map with degree indications.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineLower (southern) half of Gordon's great map of Southern Africa. 1786-01 - 1786-03. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

Similar works