Old map of Arctic region covers modern day Matočkin Šar, Rusanovo, Amderma. This antique map from 1665 titled ‘Nova Zemla’ shows the northern Arctic region of Russia. The title translates to ‘New Land’ in English, referring to the island of Novaya Zemlya located in the area. In the early 17th Century, Russia was ruled by the Tsars and expanding its territory through conquests and exploration. The country had a vast and diverse landscape, including forests, mountains, tundra, and steppe regions. The population was primarily made up of peasants who worked the land, while the wealthy nobility held significant power. The map may also show areas of trade and exploration, as Russia was expanding its influence in the Arctic region during this time.
This museum quality reproduction map of Arctic region also covers Varnek, Severny. It should be noted due to the historic nature of this old map of Arctic region, many towns and villages are yet to exist or have long since changed. Regional boundaries are partly represented; Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Arkhangel’sk, Nenets, Krasnoyarsk, Komi . Encompasses part of the regions’ most famous natural attributes: Novaya Zemlya, Yamal Peninsula, Vaygach Island, Bely Island, Bolshezemelskaya Tundra . As well as the rivers great and small: Usa, Pechora, Ob along with Ozero Yarroto Pervoye, Yarroto Vtoroe, Ozero Yarroto Vtoroye, Ozero Yambuto, Yarroto Pervoe