Seobukpiayanggyemanriilramjido(2008)

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.1537-2

Category

Craft

Era

18세기

Designated year

2008

Location

관악구, 서울특별시— 서울 관악구 관악로 1,103동 서울대학교 규장각한국학연구원 (신림동,서울대학교)

Coordinates

37.462351, 126.950453

This is one of the most notable frontier maps produced in late Joseon. It marks in detail transportation networks and sites of military importance around the Amnokgang and Dumangang Rivers dividing Korea and China. The inscription gives the history of Manchuria, noting that the region had been Korean territory and that Shenyang, Liaoyang and Jianzhou were renamed Shengjing, Dongjing and Xingjing, respectively, under the Qing Dynasty. The map shows in particular the route from Uiju to Shanhaiguan, along with waterways, mountains and mountain ranges and administrative counties in northern Korean provinces as well as roads and major transportation and military hubs in border regions. Manchuria is not depicted in such great detail, but segments of the Great Wall and wooden walls are presented. The road connecting Uiju in Korea to Fenghuangcheng, Shengjing and Shanhaiguan is presented with gateways, stations and small fortresses on the way. The road from Hoeryeong and Gyeongwon in northeastern Korea to Ningguta and Kaiyuan is also clearly marked.

Location