Map of 18th century Wertheim, Germany
I'm trying to locate Hasselberg and Bestenheid which are located in Wertheim, Germany.
Also trying to find a map that might show how those leaving Wertheim would navigate to the Rhine River and into Rotterdam in route to the American colonies in 1749-1752.
Sue Tisdall
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Hello @Suetis,
Here is a link to a 16th century map of Wertheim: https://sanderusmaps.com/our-catalogue/antique-maps/europe/germany/antique-map-of-wertheim-by-an-unknown-mapmaker-14597
Enlarge the map by clicking on the magnifying glass in the upper right corner of the map itself.
Now center the map so the large city where the three rivers come together is in the center. That large city is Wertheim.
Bestinheidt (as it appears on the map) is just to the left and slightly down from Wertheim, just below the curve in the river.
Haselberg (as it appears on the map) is across the river from Bestinheidt on the left and slightly down from Bestinheidt.
Be aware that as you look at this map, East is at the top, West is at the bottom, North is on the left, and South is on the right.
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Hasselberg
https://www.meyersgaz.org/place/10734054
Bestenheid
https://www.meyersgaz.org/place/10158028
(Bestenheit is actually just SE of the marker on the Meyers map)
I imagine that any current map would show the same river route that was used then if that was how they traveled to Rotterdam. The Main river joins the Rhine near Mainz. Follow the Rhine north to the Waal river which leads to Rotterdam.
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Hello again @Suetis,
See the following link: https://www.authenticvoyages.com/rhine-river-cruises.html
Scroll down to the map and you will see the most likely river route from Wertheim to Rotterdam via the Main and Rhine Rivers.
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Thanks so much those sources were right on, and very helpful. Sue
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You're welcome, Sue.
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