18세기 『여지도서』 편찬과 군현지도의 발달

Abstract

‘Eupji’ developed by local levels since the 16thcentury were compiled into Yeojidoseo in national level in the 18th century. Yeojidoseo means the combination of ‘Do(圖)’ and ‘Seo(書)’. Maps of counties and towns in Yeojidoseo had been developed from “SinjeungDonggukyeojiseungram” and had schematized the contents of “Eupji”. Yeojidoseo had increased the accuracy of contents in Eupji and changed peoples’ spatial perspectives. Moreover, the format of Yeojidoseo became the basic format for most other maps developed later. Maps of counties and towns were produced in provincial or national level by compiling Yeojidoseo. These maps have two types. The first type is fixed scale. The second is a fixed size of paper without any fixed scale. Maps of counties and towns since the 18thcentury were made in a different format, which were formerly recorded by text. The maps of counties and towns are significant in that it enhances the understanding of specific areas and provides objective perspective for public administration to local government.