Sint Maarten | Philipsburg | Map | 1912

This is a reproduction of a map composed of two sheets titled "Blad I-II, Topographische Karte van Sint Martin (Nederlandsch Gedeelte) in 2 Bladen," created around 1915 by Willem A. Jonckheer Jr. The map, at a scale of 1:20,000, measures approximately 96 cm in width and 48 cm in height. The map sheets were produced as color lithographs.
The map shows the Dutch part of the island of Saint Martin, which is one of the few Caribbean islands divided between two countries. It is characterized by its detailed depiction of both natural and man-made features. The landscape includes a mountainous hinterland and coastal sections with extensive lagoons, some of which contain salt pans. These were historically important for revenue generation. The only town depicted is Philipsburg, which lies on an isthmus between a lagoon and the sea. At the time, it was a small but thriving trading port.
The map contains numerous inscriptions identifying geographical features such as bays (for example, Mullet Pond Bay and Red Pond Bay) and hills, as well as infrastructure such as roads and paths. The legend includes symbols for various features, including roads, paths, wells, windmills, and churches. Furthermore, the map shows cadastral boundaries and highlights the borders and names of plantations, representing an important source for understanding the island's historical land use and economy.

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