Waldseemuller, Martin. Tabula Nova Particularis Provincie Rheni Superioris. Strasbourg, 1513.

Martin Waldseemuller

Tabula Nova Particularis Provincie Rheni Superioris

Strasbourg, 1513

22 3/8" x 17 3/4"

This rare and early map of Germany features a part of the state of Baden-Wurttemberg in the country's southwest, particularly the district of Ortenaukreis. Ortenaukreis, known formerly as Ortenau, was situated in the historical state of Baden. Baden was an area situated on the fertilie banks east of the Rhine River. Baden started as a state during the 12th century as a fief of the Holy Roman Empire and continued to be a state up until the Second World War. The city of Baden-Baden (marked simply as "Baden") is featured near the map's center. Mountains, principle rivers and forested areas are shown.