Solomon Islands

Located east of Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands were the location of many major battles in World War II.

Langenes, 1598

This early map of New Guinea includes the Solomon Islands (spelled "Salomon") as well.

Herrera, 1601

Detail from a map of the East Indies, showing and naming the various Solomon Islands. Note the odd shape of some of the islands, that appear as if they are peninsulas.

Mallett, 1683

A small map showing the Solomon Islands and the northern coast of New Guinea. Note how the Solomon Islands have been attached to northern New Zealand at the bottom.

Hawkesworth, 1773

Map showing two small groups of islands within the Solomon Islands. Then known as Queen Charlotte's Islands, these consisted of a variety of smaller islands, with Lord Egmont's Island being the large one in the center of the map. Cannot tell exactly what islands these correspond to today, despite the map containing latitudes and longitudes.