National Geographic World - Published 2004

Published in November 2004, this political map of the world will look handsome framed and mounted on any wall. Inset maps of the polar regions as well as language families and population density make this map as informative as it is attractive. This map was originally printed as half of a two-map set with "Earth at Night."

National Geographic World - Published 1988

This world map combines the classic National Geographic cartographic style with several stunning inset maps to provide a comprehensive look at our planet. Insets include Eastern and Western Hemisphere physical geography, Religions of the World, and Population maps. Published on the National Geographic centennial in December 1988 as a companion to the article "Earth '88: Will We Mend Our Earth?"

National Geographic World - Published 1981

This classic World Map beautifully showcases cartograhic excellence and fine attention to detail, using strong colors, detailed geographical information, and informative insets. Published in December 1981.

National Geographic World - Published 1970

A great map is as much a reflection of its time in history as its beautiful craftsmanship. This map presents the world in classic National Geographic style: stunning colors, detailed geographical information, and timely insets. Published in 1970.

National Geographic World - Published 1965

This stunning world map contains beautiful colors and the distinct National Geographic cartographic style, as well as detailed ocean bathymetry and information about ocean currents. Published in February 1965 as a companion to the article "Four-Ocean Navy in the Nuclear Age."

National Geographic World - Published 1960

The National Geographic 1960 World map was published in the midst of sweeping changes in Africa, as many countries gained their independence. This map shows all the changes that had been made as of September, 1960, when the map went to press. Bright boundaries highlight international borders, and the map features extrordinary detail on land and in the oceans. A perfect map for anyone interested in the changes from colonialism to independent rule in Africa.

National Geographic World - Published 1957

This National Geographic classic is a perfect companion to the World Maps published in December 1943 and December 1951. A cartographic masterpiece, this 1955 map combines a clean, light style with tremendous attention to detail--both on land an in the oceans.

National Geographic World - Published 1951

The first World Map published by National Geographic following WWII, this classic is a perfect companion to the World Map published in December 1943. The brightness of this map communicates the optimism following WWII, with an inset showing the United Nations, along with a list of the nations who had joined as of December 1951.

National Geographic Political Subdivisions of India - Published 1946

Because the hundreds of political subdivisions of India are so complex, this outline map was prepared to amplify the map of India and Burma which appeared in the same issue. Published in April 1946 with three articles on India, these historical maps capture the region known then as India a year before the independent countries of India and Pakistan were formed.

National Geographic Pacific Ocean - Published 1952

A fascinating piece, this map of the Pacific was published in December 1952 and included inset maps of dozens of islands. Particular features that make this map noteworthy are weather stations, ocean currents, and prevailing winds. A great companion to the Pacific Ocean map of 1936.

National Geographic Medieval England - Published 1979

This map of Medieval England contains a wealth of historical information and sites as well as beautiful illustrations. Published in October 1979 as a companion to the modern map "British Isles".

National Geographic Countries of the Caribbean - Published 1947

Published in October 1947, this map of the Countries of the Caribbean features Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies as well the islands of the Caribbean. Inset maps of ten of the most prominent islands and the Panama Canal zone provide detail of the region. The article "Guatemala Revisited" accompanied the map.

National Geographic Canada, Alaska and Greenland - Published 1947

This unique map of Canada, Alaska and Greenland shows North America's northernmost reaches. Published in June 1947, this map provides a snapshot of Canada two years before the Dominion of Newfoundland became its tenth province.

National Geographic British Isles - Published 1949

With its elaborate, illustrated border and stylish legend, this map of the British Isles was made for framing. Published in April 1949, it is both a work of art as well as an informative map, containing an abundance of places of interest including cathedrals, ruins, battlefields, and more.

National Geographic Bible Lands, and the Cradle of Western Civilization - Published 1946

A must-have for Bible scholars and a perfect companion to the Bible Lands map of 1938, this informative map holds an abundance of details about the history of the region. Appearing in National Geographic in December 1946 alongside the article "Syria and Lebanon Taste Freedom," this work captures both the cradle of western civilization in Biblical times and the Holy Land of the late 1940s.

National Geographic Antarctica - Published 1957

National Geographic's The United States for Kids wall map is an enticing and engaging United States map perfect for classroom, home or library. Recommended by geography educators for ages 7 - 12, this map features an optimized map design for readability and easy, intuitive learning. All 50 states and the District of Columbia are shown with their official, colorful flags, The flags are arranged in alphabetical order for ease-of-use. Expertly researched, The United States for Kids map is an essential reference tool for today's well informed student of geography.

National Geographic Alps, Europes Backbone - Published 1965

This striking relief map of the Alps was published in September 1965 in conjunction with a map of Switzerland, Austria, and Northern Italy. The film "The Sound of Music" was released earlier the same year, sparking public interest in the magnificent landscape of Austria, and was perhaps the impetus behind the printing of this particular map.

National Geographic Alaska - Published 1956

This Alaska map features several detailed insets of such areas as the Inside Passage and the Aleutian Islands. A relative size comparison of Alaska and the United States demonstrates that if the state's westernmost point were superimposed on the California coast, its easternmost point would be on the east coast of South Carolina. Published in June 1956 in the same year that Alaska, then a territory of the United States, ratified its constitution.

National Geographic Africa and the Arabian Peninsula - Published 1950

This intriguing historical snapshot of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula captures Libya and Somalia's independence from colonial administration as well as early oil development in Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Iran. First published in March 1950, this map accompanied three National Geographic articles including one entitled, "Roaming Africa's Unfenced Zoos."