Collected Illustrations of the Three Realms, Volume 17

Map of the Kingdom of Korea

original: "朝鮮國圖" (Chaoxian guo tu). This map illustrates the Joseon Kingdom's administrative divisions and its proximity to the Ming Dynasty's Liaodong frontier.

Map of the Kingdom of Korea

These locations represent the Ming Dynasty's defensive line in Northeast China, bordering the Korean peninsula.
Guangning, Shenyang, and Tieling
The Mighty Pass of the Northeast
Weiyuan Pass, Liaodong
Yalu River The natural border between China and Korea.

Hamgyong Province The northeastern frontier province.
Gyeongseong, Dancheon County
The Dividing Ridge original: "分水嶺" (Fenshuiling). A major mountain ridge acting as a watershed.
Mount Geumgang Also known as Diamond Mountain, famous for its 12,000 scenic peaks and Buddhist temples., Mount Rucha likely referring to a mountain known for its monasteries.

Gangwon Province The mountainous eastern province.
Yangyang, Pyeonghae County
Gangneung, Ulsan, Gyeongju Gyeongju was the ancient capital of the Silla Kingdom.

The Royal Capital: Hanyang Modern-day Seoul.

Pyongan Province The northwestern province through which diplomatic missions to China traveled.
Pyongyang, Uiju, Cheolsan, Seoncheon, Yongcheon, Gwaksan, Jeongju, Anju, Sukcheon

Hwanghae Province
Haeju

Chungcheong Province
Chungju

Gyeongsang Province The southeastern province, the primary region for trade and interaction with Japan.
Dongnae, Busan

Jeolla Province The southwestern agricultural "rice bowl" of the peninsula.

Jeju Island The large island off the southern coast.