Maps For A Changing World (Revised)

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Year Published: 1960

Complete Record: Traces the history of map concepts as they relate to exploration and improved methods of transportation. The inadequacy of Mercator, elliptical, and 'split-orange' maps for modern air travel is pointed out. A North polar projected is suggested as the most useful map for today's requirements, but future space travel will soon influence new changes in map construction.