Topographic Map of New Discovery of the Corner in the Village of Cuiaba

Description

This hand-colored map shows the village of Cuiabá in Brazil’s Mato Grosso state. The town was founded in 1727, after gold was discovered in the region. This map, made more than 40 years later, still shows a small village.

Date Created

Around

Subject Date

Language

Portuguese

Title in Original Language

Planta topográfica da nova descuberta da Quina, na Villa do Cuyabá

Additional Subjects

Manuscript maps

Type of Item

Maps

Physical Description

1 manuscript map : color ; 28.5 x 41.5 centimeters

Last updated: November 17, 2014