Sint Maarten | Philipsburg | Map | 1912 | Giclée Print

This is a reproduction of a two-sheet map 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, measured approximately 96 cm wide and 48 cm high. The map sheets were produced as a color lithograph.
The map shows the Dutch part of the island of Sint Maarten, 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 generating revenue. The only town shown is Philipsburg, located 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 marking geographical features such as bays (for example, Mullet Pond Bay and Red Pond Bay) and hills, as well as infrastructure like 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 boundaries and names of plantations, making it an important source for understanding the island's historical land use and economy.

Historical maps bear traces of time and use, the intensity and nature of which vary depending on the map and its purpose. The print offered is a reproduction.

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