Map of the Region of Minas Gerais With a Part of the Way from São Paulo and of Rio De Janeiro to the Mines, Showing Tributaries of the São Francisco River. (Região Das Minas Gerais Com Uma Parte Do Caminho De São Paulo E Do Rio De Janeiro Para Min...

Old map of Brazil.

This map shows navigable routes to the mines of the southeastern Brazilian state of Minas Gerais. During the 18th century, when this map was drawn, the region's gold and diamond mines attracted thousands of prospectors. The Portuguese crown financed the construction of a road through the mining regions, from Rio de Janeiro to the diamond center, Diamantina, and strictly controlled traffic on the road. The region was also accessible via the São Francisco River, which begins in Minas Gerais.

• Title devised, in English, by Library staff.
• Original resource extent: 1 manuscript map ; 56 x 66 centimeters.
• Original resource at: National Library of Brazil.
• Content in Portuguese.
• Description based on data extracted from World Digital Library, which may be extracted from partner institutions.

Map Subjects

1700 To 1799

Brazil

Manuscript Maps

Rivers

São Francisco River

1700

Map Tags

1700

1700 To 1799

Brazil

Manuscript Maps

Map

Rivers

São Francisco River