1936 Danske Landmandsbank Pictorial Map of Nordsjaelland, Denmark

A highly distinctive and colorful 1936 pictorial map of the Nordsjaelland (North Zealand) region of Denmark, north of Copenhagen, issued by the Danske Landmandsbank (Danish Agricultural Bank).

A Closer Look

Coverage includes the northern part of the island of Zealand, from the northern shore of Denmark on the Kattegat, southwards to Roskilde and Dragør, with Copenhagen appearing near the bottom-right. Cities, towns, roads, railways, and other features are illustrated, along with depictions of automobiles, airplanes, beachgoers, amusement parks, and ships. Tourist attractions are also prominently noted, including the imposing Kronborg Castle, opposite the Swedish city of Helsingborg (which also boasts an impressive castle), the two together historically controlling access to the Baltic Sea. The Frederiksborg Castle is also highlighted; it was built in the 17th century for King Christian IV (r. 1588 - 1648) at the height of the power of the Kingdom of Denmark-Norway.

Publication History and Census

This map was created for and published by the Danske Landmandsbank in 1936. It accompanied a similar pictorial map of Copenhagen (cf. KobenhavnsCentrum-landmandsbank-1936), and both were part of a tourist guide published by the bank. We note a single cataloged example at the Copenhagen City Archives, though the OCLC notes several examples that appear to be later editions or reprints.