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Discovery Map Series: Exploration of Antarctica

28 Jun
june1edu

No map collection is complete without a nod in direction of Antarctican maps, the steely continent yet unmastered by men, the historic maps of which still allude to mysteries both known and unknown. Before the turn of the 20th century, there was limited exploration and scientific activity on and around the Antarctic continent. Exploration campaigns […]

Discovery Map Series: Authorized map of the Second Byrd Antarctic Expedition 1934

21 Jun
June3Edu

Issued by the General Food Corporation in 1934, the work “Authorized Map of the Second Byrd Antarctic Expedition” is a fascinating, colored pictorial map that focuses on the exploration and discovery of Antarctica and Richard E. Byrd’s role in the adventure. Byrd was an explorer and naval aviator, who became a pioneer in navigating long […]

Travel Map Feature: Port Clinton, Marblehead Island, and the Lake Erie Islands

16 Jun
June2Trav

The Ohio regions of Port Clinton, Marblehead and Lake Erie Islands are rich in history and scenic beauty, and attracts many each year, who are looking for fun, adventure or relaxation. From miles of beautiful shoreline, to fun-filled activities that nature facilitates, these Ohio treasures offer thrilling experiences and memories. Port Clinton is located along […]

Discovery Map Series: Antarctic Exploration – Route and Surveys of the South Magnetic Polar Party, 1908-09

07 Jun
June5Edu

The Route and Surveys of the South Magnetic Polar Party, 1908-09 was published in England by the Royal Geographic Society in 1909. The primary contributors of this map are Douglas Mawson, 1882-1958 and Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton, 1874-1922. From October 5th, 1908, to the 2nd of February, 1909, a scientific team that included Douglas Mawson made […]

Travel Map Feature: 254 Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Designed by Lisa Middleton

02 Jun
June5Travel

Explore the Apostle Islands in your very own home in gorgeous detail! Designed by map and adventure lovers, Lisa Middleton and her team have created another beautiful masterpiece just for the folks who love the Islands most! Beautiful blues and refreshing Greens, the large prints are awesome because you can read them from across the […]

Discovery Map Series: Old Alaska Collection

24 May
12

In March of 1867, the United States purchase Alaska from Russia, expanding U.S. territory in the north. Only a small number of non-natives settled in Alaska in the decade after the purchase, however, that changed with the 1896 Klondike Gold Rush. Alaska was a vast wilderness, but eventually its tourism potential was realized. With those […]

Discovery Map Series: The Route of the Alaska Excursion Steamers

10 May
May3

Charles S. Fee’s 1891 map, titled “The Route of the Alaska Excursion Steamers” shows the routes of the Alaskan Steams from cities in the U.S and Canada to different locations in Alaska. These excursion steamers traveled on the Northern Pacific Railroad and leased lines. Charles S. Fee began his railroad career in 1873 as general […]