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Image: NorthEastAmericaOrtelius1570

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Description: Northeastern part of Ortelius Americas map from 1570. (Map showing numerous more or less anachronisticly placed mythical names on locations, as well as several phantom islands, which was regular for maps in that time. For instance: Norvmbega, Terra Corterealis, Friesland, Estotiland with more.)
Title: NorthEastAmericaOrtelius1570
Credit: The Library of Congress
Author: Ortelius, Abraham (1527–1598)
Usage Terms: Public domain
License: Public domain
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