Helsinki and its surrounding areas in the 1600s « Back 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 Photographer The Finnish Heritage Agency. Period 1600 Finna.fi record Open in new window (The link opens in a new tab.) Formats Map Authors Johan Reinhold Aspelin Copyrights CC BY 4.0 Buildings Museovirasto Historical Picture Collection