"At one place on the surface of the earth - and only one - man still has the unimaginable thrill of sighting new mountains and finding new islands, of turning blank, unexplored spaces into solid, geographic facts. That place is Antarctica, last and loneliest of the seven continents."
Explore the frozen world of our southernmost continent. This finely detailed map is filled with the continent's geography as well as historical facts about its exploration. Published in February 1963, this map accompanied the article "New Era in the Loneliest Continent."
Details found in the previous Antarctica map of 1957 are expanded upon, including insets of the Queen Maud Range and the relation of Antarctica to surrounding land masses. New insets of subglacial Antarctica and McMurdo Sound appear. Exploration and research on the continent produced new research stations identified by country flag. The shape of the continent is also concretely set; firm orange lines mark the coasts uncertain in the previous edition.
Drawn in the Azimuthal Equidistant projection, this map ensures that all points on the map are at proportionally correct distances from the center point, the South Pole.
This classic map contains beautiful colors and the distinct National Geographic cartographic style and makes a fantastic addition to any collection. A guaranteed conversation piece, this map is a perfect companion to Antarctica (1957) and Antarctic Regions (1932).
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.
