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The World, with the Tracts & Discoveries of the Latest Navigators.

Description: This map shows the entire world, broken down into two hemispheres (with are connected circles). The western hemisphere is shown to the left and the eastern hemisphere is to the right. Continents, some countries and major cities, and bodies of water are marked and labeled. Additionally, the routes of Captain Cook and other explorers of the late 1700s are noted and labeled.
Date: 1820
Creator: Kelly, Thomas
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

[Maps of the World Based on U.S. Expeditions]

Description: This sheet includes three separate maps. At the top and bottom of the page, there are circular, connected hemisphere maps showing the east and west hemispheres, and north and south hemispheres respectively. A note at the head of the page says, "The track laid down on Map no. 1, is that of the U.S. Exploring Expedition, in the voyage round the world performed in the years 1838, 39, 40, 41 and 42. The arrows indicate the directions sailed." Continents are labeled and shaded in color. Geograph… more
Date: 1852
Creator: Mitchell, S. Augustus (Samuel Augustus), 1792-1868
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

The World on a Globular Projection

Description: This sheet includes a map of the northern and southern hemispheres shown as connected circles. The continents are shaded in colors and labeled including some countries, cities, and bodies of water. At the bottom of the page is "A Chart, exhibiting the progress of Christianity from the birth of our Saviour to the present time" broken down by continents.
Date: October 13, 1830
Creator: D.F. Robinson & Co. (Hartford, Conn.)
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Mappemonde suivant la projection de Mercator

Description: This map uses Mercator projection and shows the entire world. Major regions (North and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia) are shaded in different colors. Some cities are noted and countries labeled (but not delineated). Bodies of water and other geographic features are marked (with relief shown by hachures).
Date: unknown
Creator: Jacobs, S. & Fremin, A. R.
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Planisphere physique, où l'on voit du Pole Septentrional ce que l'on connoit de terres et de mers : avec les grandes chaines de montagnes qui traversent le globe

Description: This map shows the world as a physical planisphere projection, as viewed from the North Pole. Some geographic features are marked (with relief shown by hachures). Prime meridian: Isle de Fer.
Date: 1752
Creator: Bauche, Philippe, 1700-1773 & Schenk Jansz, Leonard, 1732-1800
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Panigloben in Homalographischer Projection

Description: This map shows the world in two circular hemispheres. Continents and some countries are labeled. Bodies of water and geographic features are marked (with relief shown by hachures). There is an ancillary map at the bottom of the page showing the North Pole, labeled "Länder um den Nord-Pol in Stereographischer Polarprojection." To either side of the ancillary map, there are colored charts comparing the heights of world mountains; they are labeled "Höhen auf der Westlichen Halbkugel" and "Höhe… more
Date: unknown
Creator: Lange, Henry, 1821-1893
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

The Principal Ocean Trade Routes of the World

Description: This map shows the world with major trade routes marked. The routes are shown in red lines and black dotted lines with labels and some notes regarding transit times. Major cities and exports are labeled; bodies of water and geographic features are also marked (with relief shown in hachures). There is text beneath the map labeled "Questions on the Map." Prime meridians: Greenwich and Washington. On the back of the map there are two pages of text. On the left, the text is titled "Physical G… more
Date: 1885
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Commercial Map of the World

Description: This sheet includes multiple maps; on the front is a commercial map of the world. The commercial map is color-coded to show different aspects of commerce (the key is in the lower right corner) and also uses red and black lines to mark trade and communication routes as well as ocean currents (the key is in the lower left corner). Additionally, red text marks the locations of products and industries across the world. Bodies of water and geographic features are marked (with relief shown by hach… more
Date: 1890~
Creator: Hinman, Russell, 1853-1912
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

A New and Accurate Map of the World, Comprehending all the New Discoveries, in Both Hemispheres, carefully brought down to the Present Time.

Description: This map shows the entire world in two round depictions of the Eastern and Western Hemispheres, respectively. Each of the major regions is outlined, shaded, and labeled. Major rivers and islands are marked. There are several small drawings around the outside of the map showing "Geographical Circles," the "Solar System," and the "Terrestrial Globe."
Date: unknown
Creator: Baldwyn, George Augustus
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Typus Orbis Universalis

Description: Map shows parts of Earth known to exist during the mid-sixteenth century. No scale provided.
Date: 1550
Creator: Münster, Sebastian, 1489-1552
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Orbis Romanus Christianus.

Description: Map shows early establishment of the Roman Catholic church in western and southeastern Europe as the Holy Roman Empire and along the coastal areas of the Mediterranean; travels of Jesus and his apostles in Palestine and of the apostle Paul in the areas between Greece and Jerusalem. Includes reference linking Paul's travels as shown on map to Biblical verses in Acts and a key to apostles' locations. Insets: "Palaestina Jesu et Apostolorum temporibus" [Palestine of Jesus and the apostles' times] … more
Date: [1850..1870]
Creator: Alabern, P. (Pablo)
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Transatlantic Steamship Routes: Supplement to the Pilot Chart of the North Atlantic Ocean, January, 1893.

Description: Map shows southern and northern routes across the Atlantic Ocean between Europe and North America with coordinates of points along routes. Includes text, tables, compass, "Proposed New York-Gibraltar steamship routes," "Table of distances in nautical miles, from New York and Boston to Fastnet and Bishops Rock," "Latitudes of Great Circle Intersections on the Porposed Routes," and "Proposed Steamship Routes between New York and the Straits of Gibraltar." Also includes detailed navigational instr… more
Date: 1893
Creator: United States. Hydrographic Office.
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Planisphère.

Description: Map shows six continents and appeared in the author's Atlas National Illustré des 86 Départments et des Possessions de la France [Illustrated Atlas of 86 National Departments and Possessions of France]. Includes text and illustrations. Scale not given.
Date: 1847
Creator: Levasseur, Victor
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

A map of the sacred geography taken from the Old and New Testament containing most of ye then known parts of the world and by whom peopled.

Description: Map shows northern Africa, Aphet [central and eastern Europe], and Shem [the Middle East], including the Mediterranean and Red Seas. Inset: "The incampments of the Israelites in the desart." Includes notes. Relief shown pictorially. Scale [ca. 1:13,750,000]. Appeared in John Baskett's the Holy Bible, vol. 1.
Date: 1717
Creator: Senex, John, d. 1740
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Atlantic Ocean &c. shewing [sic.] the communication between Europe, North America and the Pacific.

Description: Map shows major existing and proposed railroads in the United States and Canada, Chagres Railway across Panama, transatlantic cables, steam and sailing routes, currents, and the Sargaso Sea. Includes travel times and distances for various routes, dates of cables. Scale [ca. 1:27,500,000].
Date: [1874..1889]
Creator: Adam and Charles Black (Firm)
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

[Map of Europe as queen]

Description: Map shows a stylized Europe in the form of a woman. [Spain] is her head and [Gaul], [Germany], [Denmark], [Poland], [Hungary], [Greece], [Bulgaria], [Macedonia], and Scythia are the remainder of her body. Europe is shown surrounded by Africa, [England], [Scotland], [Scandinavia], and Asia. Includes text in lower margin. Relief shown pictorially. Scale not given.
Date: [1550..1570]
Creator: Münster, Sebastian, 1489-1552
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Carte d'Amérique dressée pour l'usage du Roi.

Description: Map shows known geography and major cities located in North America, South America, Southern Europe, and Western Africa. Inset: [Supplement to the north-west of America, after the discoveries of Captain Cook]. Includes text. Boundaries outlined in color. Relief shown pictorially. Scale [ca. 1:32,000,000].
Date: 1785
Creator: Dezauche, J.
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Africae tabula geographica.

Description: Map shows northern coast of Africa, Iberian and Italian peninsulas, and larger islands in the Mediterranean Sea. Includes notes. Scale not given.
Date: 1742
Creator: L'Isle, Guillaume de, 1675-1726
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Fionia

Description: Map shows towns on the Danish islands of Fionia [Fyn], Alsen, Arr, Langeland in the Baltic Sea. Scale not given.
Date: 1595
Creator: Mercator, Gerhard, 1512-1594
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

A new map of America from the latest authorities.

Description: Map shows North America, South America, Greenland, Western Europe, and Africa. Areas of Native American habitation are noted and the Rocky Mountains are labeled "the Stony Mountains." Relief shown by hachures. Scale not given.
Date: 1806
Creator: Cary, John, ca. 1754-1835
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library
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