What is moravian map?

The Moravian map is a historical map that portrays the landscape and geography of the Moravian region of Czech Republic. It was created between 1770 and 1779 by the Count Joseph Kinsky, a Czech aristocrat, in collaboration with the geographer Tomas Josef Muller. The map was based on actual surveys and measurements made by the two cartographers and other volunteers from the Moravian Society of Naturalists.

The Moravian map was an innovative and detailed cartographic work of its time, featuring topographical details, settlements, roads, rivers, and other physical and human features. It covered the entire Moravian region, which stretches over 22,000 square kilometers and includes parts of Czech Republic, Poland, and Austria. The map was published in six parts or sheets and was initially used for administrative, military, and scientific purposes.

The importance of the Moravian map lies in its accuracy and scientific approach to mapping, which reflects the Enlightenment ideals of reasoning, empiricism, and questioning of received wisdom. The map also helped to promote regional identity, cultural heritage, and economic development of Moravia. Today, the Moravian map is a valuable historical and cultural artifact and is available for viewing and research at various archives, museums, and libraries in Czech Republic and abroad.