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May 21, 2024 · The Gall-Peters projection is a cylindrical map projection that shows the Earth’s surface. It attempts to show all areas with their correct sizes.

Dating or determining the rough publishing date of an early United States map can be quick. You just need to know the status of the land. For example, a map showing Michigan as a territory …

Nov 30, 2025 · Explore the Paris Meridian, its rise, rejection, and lasting impact on world cartography, revealing how France once defined global longitude.

Jul 26, 2024 · California as an island is one of the most fascinating cartographic errors in the history of mapmaking. This enduring misconception spanned over a century.

Aug 13, 2024 · The Mercator projection was created by Flemish cartographer Gerardus Mercator in 1569. It is one of the most well-known map projections in history. Its design was …

Dec 4, 2025 · Explore the history of Map Orientation, why cultures flipped maps in every direction, how north became standard, and the lasting impact on modern cartography

18.75" x 13.9" Hand coloredOne of the most important and influential examples of seventeenth century cartography, this world map was incorporated into the Blaeu FamilyÕs atlases from …

Jan 31, 2024 · Britannia represented a departure from traditional mapmaking techniques. Instead of the customary birds-eye maps, Used a novel approach known as strip mapping.