Medieval Peutinger Map | Book Review
The Peutinger Map (Tabula Peutingeriana) is a unique medieval replica of a Roman route map from the late fourth to early fifth centuries.
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California as an Island
Well into the 17th and 18th centuries, cartographers created maps of the region showing California separated from the mainland by a strait.
What Was the First Map Issued by the Ordnance Survey?
The first Ordnance Survey map was issued in 1801.
Over 600 Maps Added to South Dakota Digital Archives
The South Dakota State Historical Society has made over 600 maps available online with the South Dakota Digital Archives.