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This 18th-century map presents a detailed depiction of the Danish island of Samsø, located in the Kattegat Sea. The cartouche indicates that the map was originally drafted by P. I. Resen and later revised in 1763 (MDCCLXIII Recusa).
The map provides a finely engraved representation of Samsø, illustrating a well-defined coastline, topographical elements, and settlements. The island is divided into sections marked with large capital letters (S, M, O, E), possibly denoting administrative divisions or significant geographic areas. A key in the decorative frame (Notar. Explic.) identifies three categories of sites: Parochiae (parishes), Arces et Praed. Nobbl. (castles and noble estates), and Pagi minores (smaller villages).
Samsø held historical significance due to its position between Jutland and Zealand. By the 18th century, the island was an important agricultural center, with large estates managed by the nobility, as indicated by the notation Arces et Praedia Nobilium.
![[ Jutland ] Zeecaarte van't Noor der deel van de Belt](https://storage.googleapis.com/raremaps/img/small/40362se.jpg)
