The Atlas Mira (Атлас мира, “World Atlas”) is one of the most ambitious state-level cartographic projects of the 20th century. It is considered an achievement…
For enthusiasts of historical cartography, the name Andrees Allgemeiner Handatlas resonates with the grandeur of late 19th-century German mapmaking. Reflecting the excellence of early 20th-century…
The Civitates orbis terrarum, meaning “Cities of the World,” is a remarkable collection. It consists of city plans and panoramic views. These were published in…
The Cassini family stands as a monumental pillar in the history of cartography. Their efforts spanned over a century. This culminated in the first scientifically…
For over 135 years, National Geographic has been synonymous with vivid storytelling, visual exploration, and scientific curiosity. Among its most enduring legacies is its cartographic…
John Cary’s New and Correct English Atlas: Being a New Set of County Maps from Actual Surveys started being published in 1787. It marked the…
The Nuremberg Chronicle, or Liber Chronicarum (Book of Chronicles), is a monumental achievement of late 15th-century printing. It also stands as a remarkable feat in…
The Theatrum Orbis Terrarum—Latin for “Theatre of the World”—holds a singular place in the history of cartography. Published in 1570 by Abraham Ortelius in Antwerp,…
The Klencke Atlas is more than just a cartographic masterpiece. It is a political artifact. That stands as a symbol of global ambition. It also…
Introduction The British East India Company initiated the Great Trigonometrical Survey (GTS) of India. The British Crown continued it later. It aimed to create a…