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An engraved topographical map of the County of Namur (Comitatus Namurci) and surrounding regions, including parts of Brabant, Hainaut, and Liège. The map features detailed hydrography, specifically the Meuse (Mosa) and Sambre (Sambra) rivers, as well as forests, hills, and numerous fortified and unfortified settlements. In the upper right corner, an ornate decorative cartouche contains the title, adorned with two putti and military trophies such as spears, a helmet, and shields. Below the title is a scale block with three different distance measurements. In the bottom right corner, a smaller cartouche displays the coat of arms of the County of Namur (a lion rampant debruised by a bend) supported by a putto, next to a legend (Notularum Explicatio) explaining the symbols for cities, villages, forts, and abbeys.
German miles, 1 1/2. 15 to one degree.
Common French miles. French leagues, 20 to one degree.
Common Dutch miles. 2 hours' journey, 20 to one degree.
BRABANT
HAINAUT
LIÈGE D.
NAMUR
| Symbol | Definition |
|---|---|
| [symbol] | City. |
| [symbol] | Village. |
| [symbol] | Fortress & Town. |
| [symbol] | Abbey. |
NAMUR
Sambre river.
Meuse river.
CHARLEROY
DINANT
PHILIPPE-VILLE
CHASTELET
WALCOURT
FLORENNES
GEMBLOUX
BOUILLON
HUY
ROCHEFORT
GOSSELIES
THUIN