Rolling seas bore Vitus Bering and Alexei Chirikov east from Siberia Kamchatka to Alaska in 1741. This immense region was peopled by peoples whose, over millennia, exposure to diverse settings created a mosaic of cultures and ways of life. Published in January 1984 as part of the "Making of America" series, this map accompanied the article "An Incredible Feasting of Whales."
This map, one side of a double-sided feature, focuses on the state of Alaska and highlights the places where the remainders of the past can still be seen - some of the most pristine wilderness in the world, abandoned gold mines and towns, railway stations, national parks, trading posts and more.
Locations of Native American and Inuit traditional lands, rivers, historic trails and more are juxtaposed against major highways going in and out of metropolitan areas. This map features an inset of the Aleutian Islands and is drawn in the Azimuthal Equidistant projection, which ensures that all points on the map are at proportionally correct distances from the center point.
A vibrant and unique conversation piece, this map makes a fine companion to other "Making of America" maps.
Your laminated map has a glossy finish so that you can use dry erase markers on the map to highlight features, make plans, and share unique information with others. Lamination is also extremely durable, resistant to folding or ripping.
Your map is rolled and packaged in a sturdy tube to protect it during shipment.
