Journal of the Korean Geographical Society ISSN:1225-6633(Print) 대한지리학회지

The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between the development of French state and the development of cartography from the sixteenth century to the seventeenth century. For this, firstly, the development of military maps as a means for the defense and expansion of territory was examined. Secondly, the development of overseas maps as an aid for colonial expansion was considered. Thirdly, the development of national maps as a representation of the state was examined. Fourthly, the development of atlas mapping as a means for establishing national consciousness was considered. And finally, the role of maps in state building was discussed.