Stanfords Stanford's Folio Smaller Railway Map of the United States (1876)

The Stanford's Folio Smaller Railway Map of the United States is from a fascinating series of reproductions from our Edward Stanford Cartographic Collection archive.

Stanfords Stanford's Folio North America Map (1884)

The Stanford's Map of North America is from a fascinating series of reproductions from our Edward Stanford Cartographic Collection archive. Originally published in 1884, this map features bright colours highlighting international borders, with corresponding colouring indicating state/provincial borders within USA, Canada and Mexico. Plain background with hachure for mountain ranges makes the place names marked on the map easy to read. Several mountain peaks, mainly in USA, are shown with heights (in feet). In common with other map published by Stanfords around that time, numerous smaller rivers are named. Latitude and longitude lines are drawn at 5° intervals. Whilst at the first glance there have been few significant changes in the international boundaries. Panama is still shown as part of Colombia plus Greenland and Iceland are in Danish colours, internal administrative border provide much interesting detail. In the US all the states which acceded to the Union after the map's publication date are already there, but with the Dakotas as one state and Oklahoma shown as the Indian Territory and its panhandle as separate Public Lands. In Canada, the northern borders of most of the provinces are much further south than today, southern Saskatchewan called Assiniboia and northern Alberta as Athabasca, etc. Coverage of Canada extends north to the Parry Islands (now Queen Elizabeth Islands), with only the south-eastern coast of the Ellesmere Island. In the Caribbean individual islands are in the colours of their colonial powers (their names are not marked on the map). Another interesting feature are the markings for the submarine telegraph cables.

National Geographic Shipwrecks of the Outer Banks

Shipwrecks of the Outer Bank illustrates more than 1,550 shipwrecks of the Atlantic Coast from Cape Henry, Virginia to Cape Fear, North Carolina. Each wreck site is symbolized to define the class, type and name of vessel accompanied by the date of sinking. Icons also indicate whether a ship was lost due to conflict or natural causes.Locations of lifesaving stations and lighthouses, along with navigational beacons are also marked. Bathymetric and coastal features are clearly labeled. Captions and drawings highlight unique historical events.

National Geographic Shipwrecks of the Northeast

Shipwrecks of the Northeast illustrates more than 5,400 known shipwrecks on the untamed Atlantic coast of New England (Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island). From Rhode Islands' Narragansett Bay to Maine's St. Croix River, each wreck site is symbolized to define the class, type and name of vessel accompanied by the date of sinking. Icons also indicate whether a ship was lost due to conflict or natural causes.Locations of lifesaving stations and lighthouses, along with navigational beacons are also marked. Bathymetric and coastal features are clearly labeled. Captions and drawings highlight unique historical events such as the infamous sinking of the Italian luxury liner Andrea Doria off the coast of Nantucket in 1956. Wrecks featured on this map span from mid-1600s galleons to 20th-century naval ships, those lost in military conflict, foul weather, mutinies, unseen rocks, treacherous shoals, mechanical failures and a myriad of other events.

National Geographic Shipwrecks of Delmarva

Shipwrecks of the Delmarva shows the location of more than 2,400 wrecks from the waters off the Delaware coast to the waters of the Chesapeake Bay, displayed atop beautiful bathymetric and coastal detail. Each wreck site is symbolized to define the class, type, and name of vessel accompanied by their dates of sinking. Locations of lifesaving stations, lighthouses and lightships, along with navigational beacons are accurately marked. Bathymetric and coastal features are clearly labeled, accompanied by inset maps, captions, and drawings used to highlight unique historical events such as the sinking of the U.S.S. Cumberland, the German U-Boat offensives, and the ghost fleet of Mallows Bay - the largest assemblage of wooden ships in the Western Hemisphere.Wrecks featured on this map span from the mid-1600s galleons to 20th-century naval ships, those lost in military conflict, foul weather, bloody mutinies, pirate raids, human error, treacherous shoals, and a myriad of other events.

National Geographic Ruysch 1508 Map - Published 1893

One of the first maps of the new world, Johannes Ruysch made this map, using a polar projection, which includes an extensive view of South America, islands of the West Indies, and a portion of North America. The World Map from Ruysch appeared for the first time among the Tabulae Novae in some copies of the 1507 Rome edition of Ptolemy's Geography. Ruysch's map illustrates a number of significant geographic features more correctly than before, especially along the easterly sea route to the Orient which was of prime importance to early sixteenth-century Europeans. An incredible historical piece.

National Geographic North Pole Regions - Published 1907

A true work of art, this map of the North Pole regions is as beautiful as it is fascinating. Published with five articles on the Arctic including "Arctic Expeditions Commanded by Americans," this one of a kind map is loaded with information about Arctic exploration and is perfect for framing.

National Geographic Gold and Coal Fields of Alaska - Published 1898

The Gold and Coal Fields of Alaska map appeared in National Geographic Magazine in April 1898 during the famous Klondike Gold Rush with the article "Alaska and Its Mineral Resources." This work also includes Canada's Klondike region and much of the Yukon Territory. A beautiful historical map and a must-have for collectors.

National Geographic Countries of the Caribbean - Published 1922

This beautiful map of the Caribbean includes Central America, the West Indies, and Mexico. Published in February 1922, this map appeared in an issue entirely devoted to Middle America. Rich color, and details such as inset maps, steamship routes, and wireless stations, make this piece a fine map for collectors.

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 Central America, Cuba, Porto Rico, and the Islands of the Caribbean Sea - Published 1913

This beautiful map of Central America and the Caribbean features ocean bathymetry and colorful county borders, including overlapping colors demonstrating boundaries in dispute. Published in February 1913 one year before the completion of the Panama Canal, this work contains an abundance of unique details including principal lighthouses, U.S. Consular representatives, steamship routes, and coaling stations.

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 Boston To Washington Circa 1830 - Published 1830

This historical map is based on plates drafted by Henry Schenk Tanner which cover the Atlantic Coast from Boston to Washington, D.C. Features a variety of historical notes and illustrations. Published in July 1994 as half of a two-map set with "Boston to Washington, Megalopolis."

National Geographic Arctic Regions - Published 1925

This bold map of the Arctic regions appeared in National Geographic Magazine in November of 1925 with the article "The MacMillan Arctic Expedition Returns." In this article, the world would discover the man who would soon be the most famous aviator-explorer of the era: Richard E. Byrd. Filled with detailed explorers' routes, this is a wonderful companion to the North Pole Regions map of 1907.

National Geographic Alaska - Published 1914

Published in February 1914 with the article "The Nation's Undeveloped Resources," the Map of Alaska contains an abundance of details showing the growing human settlement of the region. U.S. public schools for natives, post offices, telegraph stations, mail routes, and mission stations are just some of the many features shown on this map.

National Geographic Alaska - Published 1904

This historic map of Alaska shows the region after the boundary was agreed to with Canada. Published in National Geographic Magazine in 1904 with the article "The Geography of Alaska," this map includes an inset showing areas mapped by the U.S. Geological Survey. A wonderful companion to the Alaska Boundary Tribunal map printed the same year.

National Geographic Alaska - Published 1891

This antique sketch map of Alaska was published in 1891 with the article "The Southern Coast of Alaska." One of several early maps of what would become the 49th state in Union, this work makes a fine companion for the Muir Glacier map of 1892.

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 A Chart showing part of the Coast of NW America Side 1 - Published 1899

A Chart Showing Part of the Coast of NW America (Vancouver's Chart, No. 1) shows half of a chart of the coast of the Alaskan Panhandle and British Columbia including the Prince of Wales Archipelago, New Cornwall, and the Duke of Clarence's Strait. An antique black and white map perfect for framing, this map was published in November 1899 as half of a two-map set with the article "The Alaskan Boundary."

Artokoloro Zatta Map of California and the Western Parts of North America (1776)

1766 map of the the new discoveries in the North Pacific by Italian cartographer Antonio Zatta. Full title: Nuove Scoperte de' Russi al Nord del Mare del sud sí nell' Asia, che nell'America.

Artokoloro Tallis Map of Canada or British America with Oregon (1849)

1849 map of British America and Russian America (Alaska) by John Tallis and Company. Map title: British America

Artokoloro Raynal and Bonne Map of Northern United States (1780)

1780 map of the Northern United States by Rigobert Bonne (1727 - 1794), one of the most important cartographers of the late 18th century. Full title: Carte de al Partie Nord des Etats Unis de l'Amérique Septentrionale.

Artokoloro Pinkerton Map of British North America or Canada (1818)

1818 map of British North America (Canada) by Scottish antiquarian and cartographer John Pinkerton (1758 - 1826). Full title: British Possessions in North America.

Artokoloro Mitchell Map of Eastern Canada including Quebec (1850)

1850 map of eastern Canada by American geographer Samuel Augustus Mitchell. Full title: Canada East formerly Lower Canada

Artokoloro Map of New England and the Canadian Maritime Provinces (1780)

1780 map of the Canadian maritime provinces, Newfoundland, and New England by Royal Cartographer to France Rigobert Bonne (1727 - 1794), one of the most important cartographers of the late 18th century. Full title: L'Ile de Terre-Neuve, l'Acadie our la Nouvelle Ecodde, l'Ile St. Jean et la Partie Orientale du Canada

Artokoloro Map of Alaska, the Pacific Northwest and the Northwest Passage (1772)

1772 map of north-eastern Asia with speculations on north-western North America by French cartographer Robert de Vaugondy and English cartographer Thomas Jefferys (Geographer to King George III). Full title: Carte générale des découvertes de l'Admiral de Fonte representant la grand probabilité d'un passage au nord ouest par Thomas Jefferys Géographe du Roi à Londres 1768.

Artokoloro Gilbert Map of the United States (1843)

Map of the United States from the 1843 edition of Gilbert's Modern Atlas. Map title: United States

Artokoloro Colton Map of Upper Canada or Ontario (1855)

1855 map of southern Ontario (Upper Canada) published by American mapmakers J.H Colton & Co. Full title: Canada West or Upper Canada.

Artokoloro Colton Map of the United States (1855)

1855 map of the United States published by American mapmakers J.H Colton & Co. Full title: The United States of America.

Artokoloro Colton Map of the North Pole or Arctic (1872)

1872 map centered on the North Pole by American mapmakers G.W and C.B Colton & Co. Full title: Northern Regions.

Artokoloro Colton Map of Canada East or Quebec (1855)

1855 map of southern Quebec (Lower Canada) and New Brunswick published by American mapmakers J.H Colton & Co. Full title: Canada East or Lower Canda and New Brunswick.

Artokoloro Brion de la Tour Map of the Western Hemisphere (1764)

1764 map of the Western Hemisphere by French geographer Louis Brion de la Tour. Full Title: Hémisphere Occidental.

Artokoloro Brion de la Tour Map of North America and South America (1764)

1764 map of North and South America by French geographer Louis Brion de la Tour. Full title: L'Amérique Dressée for l'étude de la Géographie.

Artokoloro Andrews Railroad Map of the United States (1852)

1852 map of railroads of the United States by Israel D. Andrews. Full title: Map of the Railroads in the United States in Operation and Progress to accompany a report from the Treasury Department

Artokoloro Andrews Map of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Basin (1853)

1853 map of the St. Lawrence Basin by prominent Canadian railway engineer and civil engineer Tomas C. Keefer for Israel D. Andrews' report to Hon. Thomas Corwin, Secretary of the Treasury. Full title: Map of the Basin of the St. Lawrence Showing also the Natural and Artifical Routes Between the Atlantic Ocean and the Interior of North America.

National Geographic South America Political Antique Style 'Executive' Wall Map - Laminated (23.5 x 30.25 inches)

From the Isthmus of Panama to the southern reaches of Cape Horn, National Geographic's wall map of South America combines beauty with function. The antique-style Executive map uses a rich color palette and stunning shaded relief that fits with any decor. Political boundaries are clearly defined, and place names, airports, major roadways, and other geographical features are easy to read. Ocean features and currents, as well as depth curves and soundings add context to the continent's extensive coastline and the diverse human populations that inhabit those shores. Coverage includes the countries and major cities of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela.The map is encapsulated in heavy-duty 1.6 mil laminate which makes the paper much more durable and resistant to the swelling and shrinking caused by changes in humidity. Laminated maps can be framed without the need for glass, so the fames can be much lighter and less expensive.

National Geographic North America Political Antique Style 'Executive' Wall Map - Laminated (23.5 x 30.25 inches)

The Executive political map of North America is a striking example of the cartographic excellence National Geographic is known for. From the far northern reaches of the Arctic to the crown of South America, the antique color palette, stunning shaded relief, and easy-to-read fonts make this map both beautiful and functional. International boundaries are clearly defined and thousands of place names, waterbodies, mountain ranges, airports, major highways and roads, national parks and more are included. In addition to Canada, the United States, Mexico, and Central America, coverage includes Iceland, Greenland, the island nations of the Caribbean, Venezuela, and Colombia. An inset map provides detail of the Bering Sea and the Aleutian Islands.The map is encapsulated in heavy-duty 1.6 mil laminate which makes the paper much more durable and resistant to the swelling and shrinking caused by changes in humidity. Laminated maps can be framed without the need for glass, so the fames can be much lighter and less expensive.

National Geographic Mexico Political Antique Style 'Executive' Wall Map - Laminated (34.5 x 22.75 inches)

National Geographic's Executive style wall map of Mexico is one of the largest and most detailed maps of the country. It features thousands of place names, accurate political boundaries, national parks including Cumbres de Monterrey National Park, biosphere reserves including El Vizcaino Biosphere Reserve, archeological sites including the ruins of the Yucatan Peninsula, and major infrastructure networks such as highways, roads, canals, ferry routes, railroads, oil fields and airports. Mexico's diverse terrain is detailed with accurate shaded relief including areas of sand, intermittent and dry lakes, swamps, lava fields and coastal bathymetry. The map is rendered in an antique-inspired color palette, making it as stunning as it is informative.The map is encapsulated in heavy-duty 1.6 mil laminate which makes the paper much more durable and resistant to the swelling and shrinking caused by changes in humidity. Laminated maps can be framed without the need for glass, so the fames can be much lighter and less expensive.

National Geographic Canada Political Antique Style 'Executive' Wall Map - Laminated (38 x 32 inches)

The Executive political map of Canada is a striking example of the cartographic excellence National Geographic is known for. This map features an attractive antique-style color palette, stunning shaded relief, thousands of place names, accurate political boundaries, national parks, archeological sites, and major infrastructure networks such as roads, airports, canals, and railroads. In addition to Canada, coverage includes Iceland, Greenland, and the northern United States. The map is encapsulated in heavy-duty 1.6 mil laminate which makes the paper much more durable and resistant to the swelling and shrinking caused by changes in humidity. Laminated maps can be framed without the need for glass, so the fames can be much lighter and less expensive.

National Geographic United States Political Antique Style 'Executive' Wall Map (36 x 24 inches)

National Geographic's Executive reference map of the United States features all 50 States with insets for Alaska and Hawaii in antique-executive cartographic style. Each state is colored to clearly define borders and shaded relief accentuates geographical features. All major cities, transportation routes, state boundaries, National Parks, lakes and rivers, and mountain ranges are clearly displayed and labeled.Poster sized maps make a perfect addition to any sized space. They are specially designed to maximize content in a smaller footprint than standard wall maps and fit precisely into precut poster sized frames which makes finishing and hanging them a breeze. The map is packaged in a two inch diamater clear plastic tube. The tube has a decorative label showing a thumbnail of the map with dimensions and other pertinent information.

National Geographic Canada Political Antique Style 'Executive' Wall Map (38 x 32 inches)

The Executive political map of Canada is a striking example of the cartographic excellence National Geographic is known for. This map features an attractive antique-style color palette, stunning shaded relief, thousands of place names, accurate political boundaries, national parks, archeological sites, and major infrastructure networks such as roads, airports, canals, and railroads. In addition to Canada, coverage includes Iceland, Greenland, and the northern United States. The map is packaged in a two inch diamater clear plastic tube. The tube has a decorative label showing a thumbnail of the map with dimensions and other pertinent information.

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National Geographic United States Political Antique Style 'Executive' Enlarged Wall Map (69.25 x 48 inches)

National Geographic's Executive reference map of the United States features all 50 States with insets for Alaska and Hawaii in antique-executive cartographic style. Each state is colored to clearly define borders and shaded relief accentuates geographical features. All major cities, transportation routes, state boundaries, National Parks, lakes and rivers, and mountain ranges are clearly displayed and labeled.Enlarged maps provide an immersive experience in any home or office environment. The exceptional cartography is even easier to appreciate at the larger size. The map is packaged in a two inch diamater clear plastic tube. The tube has a decorative label showing a thumbnail of the map with dimensions and other pertinent information.

National Geographic Mexico Political Antique Style 'Executive' Wall Map (34.5 x 22.75 inches)

National Geographic's Executive style wall map of Mexico is one of the largest and most detailed maps of the country. It features thousands of place names, accurate political boundaries, national parks including Cumbres de Monterrey National Park, biosphere reserves including El Vizcaino Biosphere Reserve, archeological sites including the ruins of the Yucatan Peninsula, and major infrastructure networks such as highways, roads, canals, ferry routes, railroads, oil fields and airports. Mexico's diverse terrain is detailed with accurate shaded relief including areas of sand, intermittent and dry lakes, swamps, lava fields and coastal bathymetry. The map is rendered in an antique-inspired color palette, making it as stunning as it is informative.The map is packaged in a two inch diamater clear plastic tube. The tube has a decorative label showing a thumbnail of the map with dimensions and other pertinent information.

National Geographic North America Political Antique Style 'Executive' Wall Map (23.5 x 30.25 inches)

The Executive political map of North America is a striking example of the cartographic excellence National Geographic is known for. From the far northern reaches of the Arctic to the crown of South America, the antique color palette, stunning shaded relief, and easy-to-read fonts make this map both beautiful and functional. International boundaries are clearly defined and thousands of place names, waterbodies, mountain ranges, airports, major highways and roads, national parks and more are included. In addition to Canada, the United States, Mexico, and Central America, coverage includes Iceland, Greenland, the island nations of the Caribbean, Venezuela, and Colombia. An inset map provides detail of the Bering Sea and the Aleutian Islands.The map is packaged in a two inch diamater clear plastic tube. The tube has a decorative label showing a thumbnail of the map with dimensions and other pertinent information.

National Geographic USA Antique Political Laminated Wall Map

Our cartographers are renowned for their beautifully detailed and accurate maps. Our most popular ones are now available in a high-quality mounted format, making an incredibly elegant addition to any home or office. This political map portrays the United States elegantly in rich, earth-toned colours.

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