This antique map, titled ‘Caerte Van De Scher-Meer’ and created in 1665, shows the region of the Netherlands in the early 17th Century. The title translates to ‘Map of the Schermeer’, which was a polder (land reclaimed from a body of water) located in the province of North Holland. The map depicts the landscape, including waterways, roads, and settlements, giving a glimpse into what life may have been like in this area during this time period. While the map does not specifically name places other than Alkmaar, Stompetoren, and Zuidschermer, it can be inferred that these locations are centrally located within the region depicted.