First Old Map of Central Wales in 1578 by Christopher Saxton - Powys, Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire, Aberystwyth, Cardigan canvas The map is not just

The map is not just a geographical representation

it passes through many historic cities

Yellow banners mark the locations associated with different fairy tales

and Antrim was good for cattle and horses

First Old Map of Central Wales in 1578 by Christopher Saxton - Powys, Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire, Aberystwyth, Cardigan canvas The map is not justCreated almost 450 years ago, this is the first ever accurate, printed map of the counties of Central Wales. It was originally published in 1578 by Christopher Saxton, the father of British cartography. It is a beautiful, highly detailed and extremely rare old map.. Famous for its ancient history and unique landscapes, this beautiful map of Wales shows just how many rivers, lakes, mountains and castles there are in Wales: 188 mountains over 2000 feet