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A detailed hand-colored map of the Duchy of Bremen and Verden (Duchy of Bremen and Verden) in Northern Germany, including parts of Holstein and the County of Oldenburg. The map shows topographical features such as rivers (notably the Elbe and Weser), marshes, forests, and settlements. In the upper left, a compass rose is situated in the "Germanic Sea" (North Sea), with several sailing vessels depicted. In the lower-left corner, a decorative scale cartouche shows a putto using a compass and telescope over a map, with various distance scales listed. In the lower-right corner, a large ornamental title cartouche is flanked by a putto holding a coat of arms (featuring a silver key on a red field, representing Bremen) and a soldier in period uniform with a halberd. A child and a dog are also present at the base of the cartouche.
German miles of which one contains 15,000 Rhenish rods.
Common Dutch miles where 15 are in one degree.
Common French miles, or hours of travel.
Common Swedish miles, where 10 2/3 are in one degree.
Major Regions and Water Bodies:
PART OF HOLSTEIN
RIVER ELBE
RIVER WESER
WESER STREAM
ELBE STREAM
COUNTY OF BUTJADINGEN
OLDENBURG
COUNTY OF DELMENHORST
DIEPHOLZ
COUNTY OF HOYA
PART OF THE DUCHY OF LÜNEBURG