Hand-drawn Map of Taiwan during the Qing Dynasty around 18th Century
About 18th century
Display size:52 X 52 cm
Collection Number:2023-1581
In 1683, Taiwan came under Qing control, and the administrative divisions of Taiwan Prefecture, Taiwan County, Fengshan County, and Zhuluo County were established. Following the Zhu Yigui incident, additional administrative units were created, including Changhua County and Tanshui Ting, marking the beginning of organized governance in Tek-chhàm.
This map is conceptually based on the Fujian Province Taiwan Prefecture Map and the caption mentions "one prefecture and three counties," which appears to be said during Kangxi period . However, the actual content reflects the administrative structure that existed after 1727, which included one prefecture, four counties, and two Tings(subprefecture). The term "puppet" used to describe the indigenous people in the southern part of the island is marked in the north, and the orientation change in the lower right corner may appear somewhat perplexing. It may help convey the initial chaotic state when Tanshui Ting was first established.