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Virtual Tour: Geography & Maps
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Geography and Map Division
The Geography and Map Division of the LOC features a collection of maps, atlases, globes, and other cartographic materials, for all parts of the world.
Shown here is an early map of the East Coast of the United States, depicting the cartographer’s beliefs about the land, and showing the Sea of China just west of the Appalachian Mountains. Watch the video for more information about assets available in the Geography and Map Division.
Credits
- Ferrar, J., Farrer, V., Goddard, J. & Overton, J. (1667). A mapp of Virginia discovered to ye hills, and in it's latt. from 35 deg. & 1/2 neer Florida to 41 deg. bounds of New England. Retrieved from https://www.loc.gov/item/2002623130/
- Library of Congress. (2015). Teacher Resource: The Power of Maps. Retrieved from https://www.loc.gov/item/2002623130/
