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Archive for the 20th century cartography Category (34 Posts)

Brown, red, and yellow tinted map illustration of the continents of Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia, with a circular frame around them

Getting A Bird’s Eye View

Posted by: Julie Stoner

Posted in: 19th century cartography, 20th century cartography, Guest Posts

Brown, red, and yellow tinted map illustration of the continents of Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia, with a circular frame around them

Solving a Burning Question

Posted by: Julie Stoner

Posted in: 20th century cartography, City Histories

This section of a British map depicts Carpathian-Rus’ as it appeared in the early 18th century, securely in the bosom of Hungary.

Beware the Ides of March! (And the roaring of mice, too)

Posted by: Mike Klein

Posted in: 20th century cartography, European History

Brown, red, and yellow tinted map illustration of the continents of Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia, with a circular frame around them

From Minor Village to World Metropolis: Karachi in Maps

Posted by: Ryan Moore

Posted in: 19th century cartography, 20th century cartography, City Histories

Brown, red, and yellow tinted map illustration of the continents of Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia, with a circular frame around them

1920s Road Trip: The Lincoln Highway in Strip Maps

Posted by: Ryan Moore

Posted in: 20th century cartography, American History

Brown, red, and yellow tinted map illustration of the continents of Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia, with a circular frame around them

The Elusive Nicaragua Canal

Posted by: Tim St. Onge

Posted in: 19th century cartography, 20th century cartography

Brown, red, and yellow tinted map illustration of the continents of Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia, with a circular frame around them

Millie the Mapper

Posted by: Carlyn Osborn

Posted in: 20th century cartography, American History, Biography, Manuscripts, Women's History