South America sheet III South Brazil with Paraguay and Uruguay

This map illustrates the territories of Paraguay, Uruguay and the south of Brazil. Published in London in 1837 by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge (S.D.U.K.), it is distinguished by its composition. During the 19th century, the European powers showed great interest in South America, which led to a growing production of detailed cartography. This map forms part of that effort to document strategic regions. The use of shading makes it possible to visualise the relief of the region clearly. Important localities stand out such as Montevideo, Buenos Aires and the Río de la Plata in the south; Asunción and the Paraguay River in the west; and in the north, Brazilian regions such as Mato Grosso, Goyaz, Pernambuco and Bahía. Key cities are also included such as São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Porto Alegre and Porto Seguro.

South America. Sheet III. South Brazil with Paraguay and Uruguay