Season 2 hard mode says 210/270. 21 provinces with 10 levels each gives us the 210. Only 3 more provinces are visible, but 60 more levels are required. Either provinces 22-24 contain 20 levels each (highy unlikely) or there are 3 provinces under the maelstrom.
I only recently noticed that the Atlantean thingamabob has been gradually rising out of the water with each month. So, excellent hypothesis, well done!