"To generations of Russians, the word "Sibir" has a dreadful ring. Under tsar and Bolshevik alike, Russia's vast eastern territory became synonymous with exile and death. A grim parade of convicts and political prisoners disappeared without a trace in its frozen reaches." Published in March 1967, this map of the eastern reaches of the Soviet Union accompanied the article "Siberia: Russia's Frozen Frontier."
Spanning northern Europe and Asia from the Baltic region to the Bering Sea, this mid-century map includes the entire Russian Arctic, and extends south beyond Mongolia. This vintage map showcases National Geographic's legendary cartography techniques, bringing to life a time, place, and political reality that continues to impact the modern world. An abundance of man-made and natural landmarks help tell the story of a region in motion: roads, railways, air fields, oil rigs, glaciers, tundra and more are identified with detail on this map.
This map is drawn in the Transverse Polyconic projection, rotated 90 degrees where the parallels are all non-concentric circular arcs except for the equator, which is straight.
This map is truly a unique conversation piece. The beautifully contrasted border colors and rich pockets of information make it a perfect complement to any decor. A must-have for the Cold War and Soviet history buffs.
Printed on polypropylene, an ideal material for wall maps as the printing brings out rich colours, and crisp edges for readability. The material is stronger than most papers and unlikely to crease or rip. The matte finish eliminates glare, and adds texture to the map. Ideal for display.
Your map is rolled and packaged in a sturdy tube to protect it during shipment.
