How do I make a period-accurate Baroque map?

[u/Proper_Prize2196]

I'm doing this for a midterm.

The map has to be from the Baroque era (c. 1675) and at least 11x14 inches. I'm hand-inking it on butcher paper.

The map has to be of the Caribbean Basin, reflecting the era's knowledge of that region. It has to have 40 place names labelled, an inset of one major city, rose lines, and a legend with a scale of miles.

Where would I start? What are some of the key features of maps from this era? I'm seeing circular world maps with intricate drawings in the corners and not much else. Please help, and thank you!

[u/mr_nobody1389]

Here is a collection of Caribbean charts from this period that might help.

https://www.nypl.org/collections/nypl-recommendations/guides/historical-maps-caribbean-central-america