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230 li Northeast to Jinzhou original: "東北到錦州二百三十里". Jinzhou was a major military hub further north along the Liaoxi Corridor.
North to Pine Mountain original: "北至松山" (Songshan). This site later became the location of a pivotal battle between the Ming and Qing forces.
Wide Inkstone Mountain original: "廣硯山" (Guangyan Shan)
Lu River original: "魯河"
Small Saddle Mountain original: "小鞍山" (Xiao'anshan)
Left Station original: "左所" (Zuosuo). A suo (Station) was a military subdivision within the Garrison system.
200 li East to Guangning original: "東至廣寧二百里"
Stone Buddha Point original: "石佛嘴" (Shifozui). Likely a coastal promontory or landmark.
Ningyuan Guard original: "寧遠衛" (Ningyuan Wei). Now known as Xingcheng, this was one of the most vital fortresses in the Ming defense line, famous for successfully resisting the Jurchen/Manchu siege in 1626.Temple of the Three Sons original: "三郎廟" (Sanlang Miao)
Temple of the Eastern Peak original: "東嶽廟" (Dongyue Miao). A temple dedicated to the Great Deity of Mount Tai, common in Ming administrative centers.
Lianshan Post Station original: "連山驛" (Lianshan Yi). Part of the imperial relay system for official mail and travel.
Shoushan Mountain original: "首山"
Peach Blossom Island original: "桃花島" (Taohuadao)
60 li East to Xingshan Post Station of the Guangning Middle Garrison Guard original: "東至廣寧中屯衛杏山驛六十里"
Temple of the God of Fire original: "火神廟" (Huashen Miao)
Temple of the God of Horses original: "馬神廟" (Mashen Miao). Often worshipped by military personnel for the health and strength of their mounts.
Altar of Mountains and Rivers original: "山川壇" (Shanchuan Tan). A state-sanctioned site where officials offered sacrifices to local spirits.
Dragon Palace Temple original: "龍宮寺" (Longgong Si)
150 li Southeast to the Guangning Right Guard original: "東南到廣寧右衛一百五十里"
South to the Seacoast original: "南至海岸"
10 li Southeast to the Sea original: "東南到海一十里"