Old Map of County Wicklow by Petty, 1685: Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough, Arklow, Bray, Blessington Size:A1 (594x841mm) LBJ Presidential Library

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The map's accuracy and attention to detail make it an invaluable resource for history enthusiasts

notable for its French colonial landmarks

5 miles east

Old Map of County Wicklow by Petty, 1685: Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough, Arklow, Bray, Blessington Size:A1 (594x841mm) LBJ Presidential LibraryThis map of County Wicklow, published in 1685 by Sir William Petty, is a detailed political and physical map that provides a wealth of information about the county during the late 17th century. The map is based on the Down Survey of Ireland, the first ever detailed land survey on a national scale anywhere in the world, which was conducted between 1656 and 1658. Petty's map is a reduced scale version of the Down Survey, but it still manages to capture