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A detailed 16th-century chorographic map of the Bernese Oberland and surrounding regions, featuring hand-colored borders (red and blue), topographical illustrations of mountains, forests, and settlements, and heraldic shields along the top border.
Heraldic shield of Bern (left) and other regional coats of arms along the top border.
Topographical labels (selected):
Siders, Gradetsch, S. Lienhart, SITTEN, Gundis, Martinach, MORITZ, MONTEY, Gemmi, Engstlingen, Geilshorn, Simmen flu, Bökben riedt, Guotenbrunen, Brand, Ann der lenck, Ober Riedt, Aegerten, Geilsbach, Adelboden, Steigelschuyand, Im geilboden, Schuurbebrun, FRVTINGEN, Frutingen, Narrenbach, Zuonuafseren, Grimmstein, BLANCKENBURG, Zuey, Simmen, Bettelfriedt, Oberriedt, loubeck, Vnderbechlen, Mannenberg, Married, Gruober wuald, Balingen, Nialalp, Adalins, serbrunen, Gemfengrad, Aflendleben, JOVN, Belquer, S. Gallen, Le Derrey, GRYERS, Le Sot, Albegue, Neurgue, Grandailar, Villarson, Granduilar, Eftindiens, Eucy, Primie, Part DET, CHILLON, AIGLE, RYONS, Leyfing, Sepy, Trecornet, S. Peter, Louvina, Truobach, Grund, Sana, City.