Helsinki and its surrounding areas in the 1600s Helsinki and its surrounding areas in the 1600s Share A map drawn in the 17th century depicting the original site of Helsinki and its surrounding areas around the Vantaanjoki river. Reproduced from the original by Johan Reinhold Aspelin in 1868. Show on map Used in articles 1550 – Founding Helsinki Article Article Go to content Photographer The Finnish Heritage Agency. Period 1600 Finna.fi record Open in Finna(Link leads to external service) Formats Map Authors Johan Reinhold Aspelin Keywords maps Copyrights CC BY 4.0 Buildings Museovirasto Historical Picture Collection