Old Map of Newfoundland by Arrowsmith, 1884: St. John's, Great Bank, Trinity Bay, Rivers, Electoral Districts tumc_pergamon_1967 and navigational instruments

and navigational instruments

and a wonderfully large geological map of Ireland

while the decorative title cartouche and compass rose add to its aesthetic appeal

was likely designed for German tourists

Old Map of Newfoundland by Arrowsmith, 1884: St. John's, Great Bank, Trinity Bay, Rivers, Electoral Districts tumc_pergamon_1967 and navigational instrumentsThe Island of Newfoundland map, crafted by the esteemed cartographer John Arrowsmith in 1884, is a remarkable testament to the art and science of mapmaking in the late 19th century. This hand colored masterpiece originates from Stanford's London Atlas Of Universal Geography, a prestigious collection known for its detailed depiction of global political and physical divisions. The map not only highlights the electoral districts of Newfoundland but also