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

This study suggested a reinterpretation of Map of Bukgwanjangpa and Map of Hwadojin considering the overall need for ancient korean documents interpretation and investigation. The National Library of Korea provides images of all its archives of ancient korean documents which appear in their original forms, offering users the ability to zoom in and out of images, which has had an impact on the provision of archive materials. Given that there is a possibility to compare with the original image, there is a need to reinvestigate interpretations in their entirety. Using such a method, information was obtained using online image databases as well as The Topographical Map of Early Modern Korea map images provided by the National Institute of Korean History website. As a result, by interpreting the Map of Bukgwanjangpa and Map of Hwadojin, a judgement was made regarding the 1785 study by Min Ui-hyuk, which was presented to the King, ultimately found to be an original. Additionally, the Map of Jangpa along with the Map of Bukgwanjangpa held in the Kyujanggak Library were compiled together, and held in Bibyeonsa, or the Joseon Border Defense, where it is highly likely that portions of these maps were used. These results speak to the necessity of reinterpretation of the Map of Bukgwanjangpa and Map of Hwadojin when considering the ability to observe originals in image databases and the more accessible digital environment for research.