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Interactive map of mid-1th-century Netherlands

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The Netherlands:

  • Color: Light yellow
  • Description: This area represents the extent of the Netherlands during the 17th century.

Land of the General States:

  • Color: Light red
  • Description: Areas under the control of the Dutch Republic, excluding the Spanish Netherlands.

Spanish Netherlands:

  • Color: Light green
  • Description: Regions under Spanish rule during the period.

Provinces and Seas:

  • Text Style: All caps
  • Description: Names of provinces and seas are displayed in uppercase for emphasis.

Cities:

  • Text Style: Large, bold font
  • Description: Major urban centers highlighted for easy identification.
Smaller Cities:
  • Text Style: Smaller font
  • Description: Less prominent urban areas.

Rivers:

  • Color: Light blue
  • Text Style: Slightly blurred lines
  • Description: Represents major rivers flowing through the region.

Trekvaarten (Towboat Paths) circa 1650:

  • Color: Aqua
  • Description: Canal routes specifically used for towboats around the year 1650.

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