여암 신경준의 수필본 방안지도 『팔도지도 초본(지도 초)』

Abstract

Yeoam Shin Gyeongjun (1712-1781) was one of the best geographer of the Joseon Period who made outstanding achievements in various fields, especially in the field of geography. The main purpose of this paper is to introduce the unknown copies of the grid system county atlas Paldo Jido Chobon (八道地圖 草本, Draft Map of Eight Provinces: Jido Cho (地圖 草)) which is the collection of the Korea University Library. As a result of comparing this map with Yeoam’s another handwitten book Yeoleup Sansuji (列邑山水志), this atlas is presumed to be a handwritten map produced by Shin Gyeongjun considering the similarity of the handwriting and traces of collation work. In addition, it is thought that the draft map was made between 1747 and 1767, and continuously revised until 1781. Since Shin Gyeongjun’s handwritten map has never been discovered, Jido Cho is very important in the history of Joseon cartography in that it is the only handwritten map by Yeoam. Although it is an incomplete draft, it is also valuable given that it shows the initial process of devising a 20-ri grid system map that is efficient and convenient to use. Jido Cho is likely to be a pioneering map of the 20-ri grid maps that led to the development of Joseon cartography after the late 18th century. Furthermore, it is also significant that Shin Gyeongjun had the idea of making maps that include several counties on one page. The fact that the grid and road are partially marked in certain counties reflects where Yeoam directly visits or had solid data, shows Shin Gyeongjun’s empirical and scientific map production process. It is confirmed that Jido Cho is Yeoam’s geographical writings and achievements were based on Yeoam’s empirical experience of visiting and exploring many regions of Joseon.