In this paper, which focuses on several source books of the Ming Period, we aim to elucidate the “three great trunk dragons” view of geography in Chinese history and to determine it's meaning with regard to location planning. Our purpose can be summarized as follows:
1. To determine the origins of the “three great trunk dragons” view of geography.
2. To inscribe the “three great trunk dragons” on maps.
3. To analyze the relationship between the “three great trunk dragons” and water systems.
4. To study the relationship between the “three great trunk dragons” and the location of capital cities in history.
