CAPTION PRINTED BELOW PICTURE: 'Antarctica'
An extremely detailed and informative map of the Antarctic continent issued during the "International Geophysical Year" (IGY) July 1957 through December 1958, with a wealth of detail of the continent's geography, and the history of its discovery and exploration. The map was created during a period of heightened international cooperation in geophysical science: The IGY, also referred to as the third International Polar Year, was an international scientific project that marked the end of a long period during the Cold War when scientific interchange between East and West had been seriously interrupted. Sixty-seven countries participated in IGY projects (China was a notable exception). The International Geophysical Year reflected an effort to extend human knowledge about the Earth. The map notes that "Scientists from 12 countries will conduct the most ambitious program of Antarctic research yet undertaken" during the year. The map indicates the locations existing and intended of all the Antarctic Research stations and their nationalities. There is a wealth of anecdotal textual information about the progressive exploration and discovery of the continent - both historic and planned. The map is displayed on the Azimuthal Equidistant Projection. There are inset maps showing the Relation of Antacrtica to the Surrounding Continents, the Queen Maud Range, and the Relative size of Antarctica and the United States
DATE PRINTED: September 1957
IMAGE SIZE: Approx 73.0 x 91.0cm, 28.5 x 35.75 inches (Large); Please note that this is a folding map.

TYPE: Vintage folding colour National Geographic map
CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. Some manual annotations in pen. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Please contact us if you would like to arrange to view this map. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not obtrusive unless otherwise stated. We offer a no questions asked return policy.
AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic historic print, published at the date stated above. It is not a modern copy.
VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain
FOLDING: This is a folding print.
ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Compiled and drawn in the Cartographic Division of the National Geographic Society for the National Geographic Magazine. Melville Bell Grosvenor, Editor. James M. Darley, Chief Cartographer
PROVENANCE: The National Geographic Magazine

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