Map Showing the Presumed Headwaters of the Das Velhas River and Part of the Captaincy of Minas Gerais. (Mostrace Neste Mapa O Julgado Das Cabeceiras Do Rio Das Velhas E a Parte Da Capitania De Minas Gerais) 1796

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Old map of Brazil, Minas Gerais.

18th century hand-drawn map shows the Das Velhas River, one of the tributaries of the São Francisco River in southern Brazil that flows into the Atlantic Ocean. Gold was discovered on its banks in 1698-99.

Created by José Manuel, José Joaquim Da Rocha in 1796.

• Title devised, in English, by Library staff.
• Original resource extent: 1 pen-and-ink and water manuscript map; 49.8 x 42.5 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.