Chile ad mentem Alphi de Ovalle e Civitate Imperiali Oriundus

This striking copperplate engraved map presents an interesting overview of the Spanish-controlled territory of Chile during the 17th century. The Andes Mountains bifurcate the image vertically into a well-mapped coastal region and a largely empty interior, save for a few rivers, lakes, and scattered settlements. The capital at Santiago is shown prominently near the center and a fascinating variety of settlements, missions, and geographic features are labeled throughout. Of particular interest are numerous volcanoes, shown with small erupting peaks.