Old Map of County Wicklow by Petty, 1685: Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough, Arklow, Bray, Blessington Size:A1 (594x841mm) The map's accuracy and attention

The map's accuracy and attention to detail make it an invaluable resource for history enthusiasts

LBJ Presidential Library

presenting a rich tapestry of Brooklyn's urban life at the turn of the century

notable for its French colonial landmarks

a city nestled at the southwestern tip of Lake Geneva

Old Map of County Wicklow by Petty, 1685: Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough, Arklow, Bray, Blessington Size:A1 (594x841mm) The map's accuracy and attentionThis map of County Wicklow, published in 1685 by Sir William Petty, is a detailed political and physical map that provides a wealth of information about the county during the late 17th century. The map is based on the Down Survey of Ireland, the first ever detailed land survey on a national scale anywhere in the world, which was conducted between 1656 and 1658. Petty's map is a reduced scale version of the Down Survey, but it still manages to capture