V-in-square Map
The V-in-square (or V-in-◻) map is a highly schematic type of ''mappa mundi'' (world map) in use in Europe during the Middle Ages. It is based on and usually found in conjunction with the ''Etymologiae'' of Isidore of Seville. Description The V-in-square map is name from its basic shape, by analogy with the T and O map. It is a square map divided into three parts by a V. These are labelled after the three sons of Noah, each corresponding to one of the known continents: Japheth for Europe on the left, Shem for Asia in the middle (inside the V) and Ham (Bible), Ham for Africa on the right. Like the T and O map, it is oriented with east at the top. Confusingly, the left edge is often labelled west and the right edge south, while the bottom is unlabelled. Some maps label the cardinal directions more logically, but most label the areas with the names of Noah's sons rather than the names of the continents. David Woodward (cartographer), David Woodward classifies it as a ''mappa mundi' ...
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