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This 1765 map, produced by Dutch cartographer Isaak Tirion, portrays the viceroyalties of Mexico and New Granada, reflecting the Spanish-controlled regions in the Americas. The map features the southern part of North America, Central America, the Caribbean, and northern South America, offering a detailed overview of colonial political divisions and geographical features. It also labels cities, indigenous populations, and key natural formations such as rivers and mountains. The map is in Dutch, underscoring the European perspective on the New World during the height of Spanish colonial power.
Isaak Tirion was a prominent Dutch publisher based in Amsterdam in the eighteenth century. He is best known for historical works that included prints showing scenes from around the world. He also produced maps, such as those in the Nieuwe Hand-Atlas of 1744.
