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National Geographic's maps are 100 years old

posted by Jason Kottke Feb 04, 2015

National Geographic's cartographic department celebrates its 100th birthday today. Here's a look back at their work and some of NG's most memorable maps.

National Geographic Map

National Geographic Map

Our family subscribed to National Geographic for awhile when I was a kid. The maps and photos contained within brought this country bumpkin in closer contact with the world at large than even the TV news (which was admittedly all of 13-inches and in B&W to boot).