Map Info & Chart : [Question] Why are older Amsterdam maps made to face south?
I’ve been looking for an older map of Amsterdam for my house, and as I look, the older the map, the more likely it has Amsterdam on a south-to-north axis, rather than it’s actual north-to-south axis. Here’s an [example](https://www.sanderusmaps.com/en/our-catalogue/detail/163626&e=antique-map-of-amsterdam-by-braun–hogenberg/). I have to admit, I’m not entirely sure I’ve ever seen a city map done like this, and I was wondering if anyone had an explanation.
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