Thráin gave the map and key to Gandalf when the latter discovered the former in the dungeons of Dul Guldur in Southern Mirkwood in the year 2850 of the Third Age.
The moon
he points out the dragon's mountain
remains of a hobbit-sized human species
The map of the Lonely Mountain in "The Hobbit" was created by Thorin Oakenshield's grandfather, Thrain II. The map is significant as it details the secret entrance to the mountain and includes markings related to the key that opens it. Bilbo Baggins and the company of dwarves use this map during their quest to reclaim the Lonely Mountain from the dragon Smaug.
Countries and places are "discovered" maps are made by cartographers, not discovered.
It was Elrond Halfelven of Rivendell that not only identified the swords, but also told them what the map said and identified the moon runes.
When it was discovered by Europeans.
The River "Running" ~ look to the link below to a map .
Five feet high the door, and three may stand abreast.
It is an island that is not on your map, but you have just discovered
think its kroll my dad told me
No Idea... Can anyone tell about it?