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Ogilby’s 1671 map of Jamaica

Ogilby Map of Jamaica, 1671

 

Engraved by F. Lamb, the map has vignettes of sailing ships and sea monsters as well as a table showing plantations, precincts and settlements on the island. Two decorative cartouches and two compasses on the map.  There is a decorative scale with cherubs at bottom right. The bottom center area lists the precincts.

 

 

 

Ogilby Map of Jamaica, 1671