Geography & Cartography

America Septentrio Nalis, 1631
Henricum Hondium
New World showing California as a large island off the west coast of North America. The body of water, Mare Vermio, to its east. Pacific Ocean. Atlantic Ocean. Arctic Circle. Baja. 700-1631

Examine maps, charts, and atlases dating from the 16th century to the present. Investigate works on cartography, historical geography, global locations, islands, ports, coastal communities, astronomy, geography of the oceans, natural resources, migration, and selected items on oceanography. Gain knowledge of national borders, natural resources, the slave trade, growth of nations, military engagements and sea power.

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