Old Map of Gibraltar by Paul de Rapin, 1745: Town of Gibraltar, Bay of Gibraltar, Strait of Gibraltar, Mediterranean Sea
This detailed map of Gibraltar was created by Paul de Rapin in 1745. The map shows the town and bay of Gibraltar, as well as a north-west prospect of the Rock of Gibraltar. The Strait of Gibraltar and the Mediterranean Sea are also shown.
The map is notable for its accuracy and detail. It shows the fortifications of Gibraltar, which were extensive at the time. The map also shows the town’s streets and buildings, as well as the surrounding landscape.
The map is also interesting for its historical context. Gibraltar was a strategically important location during the War of the Austrian Succession, and the map provides a valuable record of the town’s fortifications and defenses at the time.
Key locations:
- Town of Gibraltar
- Bay of Gibraltar
- North West Prospect of Gibraltar
- Strait of Gibraltar
- Mediterranean Sea
Other notable features:
- Fortifications of Gibraltar
- Streets and buildings of Gibraltar
- Surrounding landscape
Context:
This map was created during the War of the Austrian Succession, a European conflict that lasted from 1740 to 1748. Gibraltar was a strategically important location during the war, as it controlled the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea.
Why it’s interesting:
This map is interesting for its accuracy, detail, and historical context. It provides a valuable record of the town’s fortifications and defenses during the War of the Austrian Succession.
Please double check the images to make sure that a specific town or place is shown on this map. You can also get in touch and ask us to check the map for you.
This map looks great at all sizes: 18x12in (46×30.5cm), 16x20in (40.5x51cm), 18x24in (45.5x61cm), 24x36in (61×91.5cm), 30x45in (76×114.5cm), 33x50in (84x127cm), 40x60in (102x153cm) and 47x70in (120x178cm), but
it looks even better when printed large.
I can create beautiful, large prints of this map up to 100in (254cm). Please get in touch if you’re looking for
larger, customised or different framing options.
The model in the listing images is holding the 24x36in (61×91.5cm) version of this map.
The fifth listing image shows an example of my map personalisation service.
If you’re looking for something slightly different, check out my collection of the best old maps to see if something else catches your eye.
Please contact me to check if a certain location, landmark or feature is shown on this map.
This would make a wonderful birthday, Christmas, Father’s Day, work leaving, anniversary or housewarming gift for someone from the areas covered by this map.
This map is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. The frame is a nice, simple black frame that suits most aesthetics. Please get in touch if you’d like a different frame colour or material. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.
