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| Symbol | Description |
|---|---|
| [icon] | Principal City of the Kingdom |
| [icon] | Episcopal City |
| [icon] | Town |
| [icon] | Village |
| [icon] | Fortress |
| [icon] | Abbeys and Priories |
A hand-colored engraved map of the British Isles, titled "MAGNÆ BRITANNIÆ TABULA" and published by Nicolaus Visscher. The map displays the kingdoms of England, Scotland, and Ireland, with their provincial and county boundaries highlighted in color. The upper right corner features an elaborate decorative cartouche incorporating a portrait of King William III, accompanied by celestial figures blowing trumpets and allegorical figures of victory and abundance. Below the portrait is a formal Latin dedication to the King. In the upper left corner, two cherubic putti support a crowned heraldic shield containing the royal arms. The lower left corner contains a maritime-themed cartouche featuring Neptune, sea nymphs, and a dolphin, which houses a legend of symbols and several linear scales. The map also shows parts of Northern France, the Spanish Netherlands (Flanders), and the United Provinces (Holland). Maritime regions are labeled in English and Latin, such as "THE BRITISH OCEAN" and "OCEANUS DEUCALIDONIUS" a classical name for the sea north of Scotland.