Own a piece of 20th century history! "Sprawling across eleven time zones and comprising a sixth of earth's land surface, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics embraces more than a hundred ethnic strains." Published in February 1976 as half of a two-map set with the Peoples of the Soviet Union illustrated map and the article "Siberia's Empire Road, the River Ob," this map of the Soviet Union displays a region still plagued by the Cold War with the United States.
Offering a fascinating historical snapshot of a mysterious realm, this map is an incomparable example of National Geographic's legendary cartography. The nations that would once again become independent in a mere 15 years are highlighted with bold border coloring, among them, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan.
A list of administrative units within each U.S.S.R nation adds detail to this impressive map. Drawn in Transverse Polyconic projection, this map features parallels that are represented in non-concentric circular arcs.
This map is a unique conversation piece on its own or with other 20th century works: track the evolution of National Geographic's legendary cartography! A must-have for any Cold War buff or historian of the Soviet Union. This map would make a perfect companion to the Peoples of the Soviet Union illustrated map with which it was first published.
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.
