This map of Overijssel was originally created by Nicolaas ten Have and printed by Frederik de Wit in 1680. Such maps can be useful to understand the location where your ancestor lived. It shows the major roads and rivers. It also shows the jurisdictions, in this case the Land van Vollenhove in blue, Salland in yellow, and Twente in pink. The map shows some local features like noble manors, castles, water mills, and quarries.
Map of Overijssel, 1680. Credits: Nicolaas ten Have, printed by Frederik de Wit, 1680; collection Collectie Overijssel (public domain)
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