Delft in 1712 - Kruikius

Artist: 
Nicolaas Samuels Kruikius

1712

This large map shows Delfland, which was the responsibility of the Hoogheemraadschap van Delfland, the folks who managed the water system. Nicolaas Samuels Kruikius (or Cruquius, 1678-1754) with the help of his surveyor brother Jacob, finished it in 1712. Its accuracy compares well to aerial photographs showing the same polders still divided by the same sloots today.