Helvetia occidentalis - südwestlicher Teil (Bern, Oberland, Fryburg, Lemann, Wallis): 6-14. Inclitæ Bernatvm vrbis, cvm omni ditionis svæ agro et provinciis delineatio chorographica (1578) - Page 2

A large chorographic map of the Bernese territory. The composition features heraldic shields decorating the top and left borders. At the center is a cartouche containing the title, and below it, a large coat of arms supported by two rampant lions.

A CHOROGRAPHIC DEPICTION

OF THE FAMOUS CITY OF BERN, WITH

ALL THE TERRITORY AND PROVINCES

UNDER ITS JURISDICTION, ACCORDING

TO THE MORE ACCURATE LONGITUDE

AND LATITUDE OF THE HEAVENS

FOR EACH PLACE. BY

THOMAS SCHEPFIUS

DOCTOR OF MEDICINE

The coat of arms of Bern is depicted, featuring a black eagle and two bears, supported by two rampant lions and topped with a crown.

The map contains numerous place names labeled directly on the topography, including: ARNEN, Lax, H, O, R, Viefeb, Morill, Brig, Glife, NATERS, Brigantiner bad, Visp, Raven, Leucker bad, Kandolsteg, Luterbrunn, Kien, Arolafons, Verns, Schreck horn, Wetter horn, Mettelberg, Eiger, Funckfraun, Furca m, RHODANI FONS Source of the Rhône, RHODANI PRIM, Geschielen, Minster, Grumpel m, Huleck frola fores ex fumatus, Spital.