"Of all the countries on earth, China presents the biggest challenge to the mapmaker. Her borders enclose an area nearly twice as large as the United States, with three and one-half times the population. In China lie the world's most massive mountains, immense river systems and barren deserts, vast regions under intensive cultivation, swarming cities." Published in June 1945, this historic map accompanied the article "China Fights Erosion with U.S. Aid."
At the time of this map's publishing, the Second World War was about to come to an end. But China would see little relief. With their enemy Japan defeated, China was plunged into a bitter four-year civil war. This vintage, beautifully-colored mid-century map depicts a China in a state of constant change and conflicting political realities is a snapshot of this tumultuous time. Mongolia, for example, was an independent state yet still believed by China to be part of the nation. Colorful national, international, and contested boundaries jump off the page.
This map is drawn in the Albers Conic Equal-Area projection, which uses two standard parallels between which distortion is minimized, however scale and shape is not preserved.
This vintage map is truly a unique conversation piece. The mid-century coloring and style makes it a must have for any decor. Historians of the Second World War and the Chinese Civil War will love this beautiful production. It makes a fine companion to the maps of China published in 1912, 1964, and 1991.
Printed on high quality thick paper strong enough for display on your wall.
Your map is rolled and packaged in a sturdy tube to protect it during shipment.
