I. Introduction
Overview of the Map by Philip Lea (1685)
In 1685, Philip Lea, a prominent English cartographer and publisher, produced A General Map of the Continent & Islands which be Adjacent to Jamaica, a detailed chart representing Jamaica and its surrounding territories. This map served as an essential tool for European powers, particularly the British, who were competing for dominance in the Caribbean. During this period, maps played an instrumental role in colonial expansion, exploration,
