A Patchwork of Plantations in Puerto Rico November 1, 2024 Posted by: Amelia Raines This post explores a large, colorful map of staple crops in Puerto Rico in the first years of the US administration of the island. Posted in: 20th century cartography, American History, Hispanic American History
“The Grand Facts of Stratigraphy”: Ives’s Strata Map September 6, 2024 Posted by: Amelia Raines This post explores a unique geologic map. Ives's strata map, made up of 10 plates representing different geologic periods, was designed as a tool for instruction in schools and colleges in the late 19th century. Posted in: 19th century cartography, American History, Physical Geography