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Map of South America from 1650: A Historical Overview
Map of South America, 1650 – This attractive map shows the continent with Sanson’s characteristic attention to detail. The relatively unknown Amazon region is largely left to speculation. The mythical Lac de Parime still appears, with the legendary Manoa del Dora (City of Gold) on its western shore, although the size of the lake has been reduced from earlier depictions. There is considerable detail of towns and cities, and the captaincies of Brazil are outlined. Decorated with a strapwork title cartouche. Engraved by A. Peyrounin. “Amerique Meridionale”, Sanson/Mariette
Map of South America from 1650
This attractive map shows the continent with Sanson’s characteristic attention to detail.
The relatively unknown Amazon region is the subject of little speculation.
The mythical Lac de Parime still appears, with the legendary Manoa del Dora (City of Gold) on its western shore, although the size of the lake has been reduced from earlier depictions. There is considerable detail of villages and towns, and the captaincies of Brazil are outlined.
Decorated with a strapwork title cartouche. Engraved by A. Peyrounin. “Amerique Meridionale”, Sanson/Mariette
Historical Maps of Brazil – Map of South America from 1650
Written by Willy Sievert
Editor of Bahia.ws since its founding in 2009. Based in Salvador, he travels frequently across the Northeast and all of Brazil to keep the guides up to date. Learn more about Willy Sievert →
