Hamgyeong-do jeondo (Atlas of Hamgyeong-do)

A coloured manuscript atlas collecting maps of the counties and districts of the Hamgyeong-do region in the late Joseon period. It is presumed to have been produced by the Bibyeonsa (Border Defence Council) during the reign of King Yeongjo in the 18th century, and the maps are drawn on ruled grid paper. The atlas is made up of five volumes: volumes 1–4 contain maps of the 18 prefectures (bu), counties (gun) and districts (hyeon) within Hamgyeong-do, though the maps of five counties and districts—Gapsan, Dancheon, Bukcheong, Samsu and Iseong—are missing. Volume 5 contains a "Map of Hamgyeong-do," a "Map of North Hamgyeong-do," and a "Map of South Hamgyeong-do." A seal reading "Bibyeonsa" is stamped at the back of volume 5, showing that the atlas was kept and used by the Bibyeonsa. The maps mark mountain fortresses, granaries and forts, beacon-fire stations, and the distances of sea routes, while the margins record information such as walled towns, civilian households, military provisions, garrison troops, post stations and horses—clearly showing that the atlas was made for administrative and military purposes.

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Where it is

Region

Gwanak-gu, Seoul

Designation

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