In 1800 Africa on maps was a narrow coastline encircling a great white blank. But by the time of this map's publication in December 1954, the rest of the world was finally beginning to catch a glimpse of what Africa would become - this is a snapshot of a continent struggling against and winning their independence from European imperialism. This map accompanied the article "Safari from Congo to Cairo."
A gorgeous representation of National Geographic's mid-century cartography, this beautifully subtle map contains a wealth of information about the northern part of the African continent. Railways, roads, routes, oil fields, pipelines, and airports are all highlighted on this map, telling the story of Africa's journey through colonialism. Notes about political changes in the Middle East, including the partitioning of Palestine, are also included.
Insets of the Nile Delta, the Great Rift Valley, and the Eastern Mediterranean add detail to this fine product, and remind the reader of the interconnectivity of the peoples and nations that called Northern Africa into the Middle East home. It is drawn in the Oblique Mercator projection, which is a cylindrical map projection for nautical navigation because it represents lines of constant course.
A truly vibrant and unique conversation piece, this map makes a fine companion to the map of Southern Africa, published in 1962.
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.
