Lima | City Map | Vintage Map

This is a reproduction of the detailed map "Plano de Lima," created in 1872 by P. V. Jouanny. The map was published in Lima and lithographed by C. Adler in Hamburg. It was a single-sheet map at a scale of 1:12,000, providing a comprehensive overview of Lima, Peru.
The map is a lithograph, a common printing process in the 19th century that allowed for detailed and colorful depictions. The map is richly colored, with various city sections highlighted in different shades such as green, blue, yellow, and red to denote different districts or areas.
It is designed in the detailed and illustrative style typical of 19th-century cartography and is characterized by precise lines and clear lettering. It combines geographical and informative elements, integrating lists and text alongside the visual representation of the city.
The map shows the layout of the city of Lima, highlighting streets, major buildings, and neighborhoods. It includes 143 significant buildings, main thoroughfares, and squares. The map is flanked by two lists: one on the left with the old names of the city blocks ("Nombres Antiguos de las Cuadras") and another on the right with the new names of the streets ("Nombres Nuevos de las Calles"), suggesting a phase of change or modernization of the urban infrastructure.

Historical maps show the traces of time and use, with these traces appearing to varying degrees and in different ways depending on the map and its usage. The print offered is a reproduction.

You can order the print in the specified formats.
All maps are delivered unframed and securely packaged. If a framed version is listed with the product's dimensions and prices, you can also order it framed.

We strive to represent the colors as accurately as possible. However, due to different monitor and device settings (brightness, contrast, saturation), slight color variations may occur between the screen display and the print.