Sumatra - Norie c.1833 or a depth sounding meticulously

or a depth sounding meticulously recorded by surveying vessels

This map tells the story of a revolutionary moment in cartography

While the map meticulously labels ancient sites and provinces mentioned in classical literature

Johnston’s Map of New Zealand and New Guinea (1892)

and the Straits Settlements (including Singapore

Sumatra - Norie c.1833 or a depth sounding meticulouslyTitle: A Chart of the West Coast of Sumatra and Isles Adjacent Cartographer: John William Norie Origin: London, United Kingdom Date: Published January 1833 Technique: Large format copperplate engraving Navigating the Spice and Pepper Coast In 1833, the west coast of Sumatra was a high value but dangerous frontier for European trade. This chart tells the story of the perilous "Pepper Coast," where American and European ships vied for control of the