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Detailed Map of the Rev'd Dr. Livingston's Route across Africa

Detailed map showing the Reverend Dr. Livingstone's route across Africa constructed from his astronomical observations with bearings, estimated distances, sketches and notations. It includes settlements, rivers and other topographical features.

Date: 1857

Creator: Arrowsmith, J.

Item Type: Map

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Carte Reduite du Globe Terrestre

Hand-drawn map of the world, circa 1763. The place names are in French with some cities noted as well as geographic features (with relief shown pictorially).

Date: 1763~

Creator: Bellin, Jacques Nicolas, 1703-1772

Item Type: Map

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

The World, with the Tracts & Discoveries of the Latest Navigators.

This map shows the entire world, broken down into two hemispheres (with are connected circles). The western hemisphere is shown to the left and the eastern hemisphere is to the right. Continents, some countries and major cities, and bodies of water are marked and labeled. Additionally, the routes of Captain Cook and other explorers of the late 1700s are noted and labeled.

Date: 1820

Creator: Kelly, Thomas

Item Type: Map

Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

[Maps of the World Based on U.S. Expeditions]

This sheet includes three separate maps. At the top and bottom of the page, there are circular, connected hemisphere maps showing the east and west hemispheres, and north and south hemispheres respectively. A note at the head of the page says, "The track laid down on Map no. 1, is that of the U.S. Exploring Expedition, in the voyage round the world performed in the years 1838, 39, 40, 41 and 42. The arrows indicate the directions sailed." Continents are labeled and shaded in color. Geograph… more

Date: 1852

Creator: Mitchell, S. Augustus (Samuel Augustus), 1792-1868

Item Type: Map

Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

The World on a Globular Projection

This sheet includes a map of the northern and southern hemispheres shown as connected circles. The continents are shaded in colors and labeled including some countries, cities, and bodies of water. At the bottom of the page is "A Chart, exhibiting the progress of Christianity from the birth of our Saviour to the present time" broken down by continents.

Date: October 13, 1830

Creator: D.F. Robinson & Co. (Hartford, Conn.)

Item Type: Map

Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Carte de l'Amerique et des Mers voisines

This map shows the western hemisphere including North and South America and western portions of Europe and Africa. Some countries are labeled and bodies of water and geographic features are also marked (with relief shown pictorially). Prime Meridian: Paris.

Date: 1763

Item Type: Map

Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Map of Africa and adjoining portions of Europe and Asia.

Atlas map of Africa, showing countries colored according to colonial administration, capital cities and towns, caravan routes and railways, rivers, swamps, and desert areas. The map includes an inset map of the Cape Verde Islands and a note to English-speakers on the pronunciation of French, Italian, and Portuguese names as well as a translation key for native words. Scale [ca. 1:12,672,000] (200 miles to the inch).

Date: 1922

Creator: Grosvenor, Gilbert

Item Type: Map

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

The world: prepared expressly for the National Geographic Magazine, showing the political divisions, including those established after the World War

Atlas map of the world showing international and states boundaries after World War I. The map includes insets of the north polar region (upper-left), south polar region (upper-right), density of population and prevailing winds (lower-right), and natural vegetation and ocean currents (lower-left). Scale [ca. 1:39,600,000] (625 miles to the inch).

Date: 1922

Creator: Grosvenor, Gilbert

Item Type: Map

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Map of the World Showing Trade Routes & Shortest Sailing Distances Between Canadian & Foreign Ports

Atlas map of the world, presenting countries in a variety of colors, indicating the distance in nautical miles between Canadian ports and various maritime destinations. A box in the lower-right corner sets the synthesis of these distances in a table. Scale graduated to various degrees of latitude.

Date: 1930

Creator: Canada. Department of the Interior.

Item Type: Map

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Mappemonde suivant la projection de Mercator

This map uses Mercator projection and shows the entire world. Major regions (North and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia) are shaded in different colors. Some cities are noted and countries labeled (but not delineated). Bodies of water and other geographic features are marked (with relief shown by hachures).

Date: unknown

Creator: Jacobs, S. & Fremin, A. R.

Item Type: Map

Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Planisphere physique, où l'on voit du Pole Septentrional ce que l'on connoit de terres et de mers : avec les grandes chaines de montagnes qui traversent le globe

This map shows the world as a physical planisphere projection, as viewed from the North Pole. Some geographic features are marked (with relief shown by hachures). Prime meridian: Isle de Fer.

Date: 1752

Creator: Bauche, Philippe, 1700-1773 & Schenk Jansz, Leonard, 1732-1800

Item Type: Map

Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

A New Map of the World, on Mercators Projection.

This map shows the world with different countries and regions outlined in various colors and labeled.

Date: unknown

Creator: Prinald

Item Type: Map

Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Panigloben in Homalographischer Projection

This map shows the world in two circular hemispheres. Continents and some countries are labeled. Bodies of water and geographic features are marked (with relief shown by hachures). There is an ancillary map at the bottom of the page showing the North Pole, labeled "Länder um den Nord-Pol in Stereographischer Polarprojection." To either side of the ancillary map, there are colored charts comparing the heights of world mountains; they are labeled "Höhen auf der Westlichen Halbkugel" and "Höhe… more

Date: unknown

Creator: Lange, Henry, 1821-1893

Item Type: Map

Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

The Principal Ocean Trade Routes of the World

This map shows the world with major trade routes marked. The routes are shown in red lines and black dotted lines with labels and some notes regarding transit times. Major cities and exports are labeled; bodies of water and geographic features are also marked (with relief shown in hachures). There is text beneath the map labeled "Questions on the Map." Prime meridians: Greenwich and Washington. On the back of the map there are two pages of text. On the left, the text is titled "Physical G… more

Date: 1885

Item Type: Map

Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Commercial Map of the World

This sheet includes multiple maps; on the front is a commercial map of the world. The commercial map is color-coded to show different aspects of commerce (the key is in the lower right corner) and also uses red and black lines to mark trade and communication routes as well as ocean currents (the key is in the lower left corner). Additionally, red text marks the locations of products and industries across the world. Bodies of water and geographic features are marked (with relief shown by hach… more

Date: 1890~

Creator: Hinman, Russell, 1853-1912

Item Type: Map

Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Map to Illustrate Early Voyages and Discoveries of North America

This map shows North and Central America and surrounding areas including portions of South America, Africa, and Europe. Notes and lines are used to show the path of exploration across the Atlantic Ocean and within North America including the names and dates of the explorers. Continents are shaded in color and some major cities and bodies of water are marked on the map. An inset in the lower left corner shows only the eastern portion of North and South America (including the Caribbean) and is… more

Date: 1885

Creator: A. S. Barnes & Co.

Item Type: Map

Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

A New and Accurate Map of the World, Comprehending all the New Discoveries, in Both Hemispheres, carefully brought down to the Present Time.

This map shows the entire world in two round depictions of the Eastern and Western Hemispheres, respectively. Each of the major regions is outlined, shaded, and labeled. Major rivers and islands are marked. There are several small drawings around the outside of the map showing "Geographical Circles," the "Solar System," and the "Terrestrial Globe."

Date: unknown

Creator: Baldwyn, George Augustus

Item Type: Map

Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 74, July 1970 - April, 1971

The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 586.

Date: 1971

Creator: Texas State Historical Association

Item Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter

Partner: Texas State Historical Association

Typus Orbis Universalis

Map shows parts of Earth known to exist during the mid-sixteenth century. No scale provided.

Date: 1550

Creator: Münster, Sebastian, 1489-1552

Item Type: Map

Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Weltkarte in Nordpolar-Sternprojektion nach einer Idee von Dr. G. Jäger, in Wien.

Map shows six continents, major cities, and the trans-Atlantic cable with the north pole at the center of the map; the northern hemisphere as a full circle and the southern hemisphere in sections. Scale [1:185,000,000].

Date: 1865

Creator: Petermann, A. (August), 1822-1878

Item Type: Map

Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Planisphère.

Map shows six continents and appeared in the author's Atlas National Illustré des 86 Départments et des Possessions de la France [Illustrated Atlas of 86 National Departments and Possessions of France]. Includes text and illustrations. Scale not given.

Date: 1847

Creator: Levasseur, Victor

Item Type: Map

Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

A map of the sacred geography taken from the Old and New Testament containing most of ye then known parts of the world and by whom peopled.

Map shows northern Africa, Aphet [central and eastern Europe], and Shem [the Middle East], including the Mediterranean and Red Seas. Inset: "The incampments of the Israelites in the desart." Includes notes. Relief shown pictorially. Scale [ca. 1:13,750,000]. Appeared in John Baskett's the Holy Bible, vol. 1.

Date: 1717

Creator: Senex, John, d. 1740

Item Type: Map

Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Carte d'Amérique dressée pour l'usage du Roi.

Map shows known geography and major cities located in North America, South America, Southern Europe, and Western Africa. Inset: [Supplement to the north-west of America, after the discoveries of Captain Cook]. Includes text. Boundaries outlined in color. Relief shown pictorially. Scale [ca. 1:32,000,000].

Date: 1785

Creator: Dezauche, J.

Item Type: Map

Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Africae tabula geographica.

Map shows northern coast of Africa, Iberian and Italian peninsulas, and larger islands in the Mediterranean Sea. Includes notes. Scale not given.

Date: 1742

Creator: L'Isle, Guillaume de, 1675-1726

Item Type: Map

Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library