Loaded with information about Antarctica including expeditions, stations, wildlife, climate, and more, this map also contains inset maps showing the subglacial continent and various countries claims on the region. Published in April 1987, this map accompanied the "Pinnipeds Around the World" map and an article entitled "Seal and Their Kin" which appeared in the same issue.
The 1987 Antarctica map features:• An abundance of information about the continent including flora and fauna, krill, penguins, whales and seal, ice desert, international geophysical year, minerals, climate, katabatic winds, ozone, meteorites, USARP, and ice coring
• Information on subglacial Antarctica with an inset map showing the bedrock surface of the continent
• Inset map and information about the Antarctic Treaty
• Antarctic stations by country
• Historical facts about scientific work performed on the continent, the South Pole expeditions, Trinity Island, and more
• Expedition routes
• Ocean bathymetry and geographical features including mountains, glaciers, domes, and ice shelves
Coverage Area: Antarctica
Geography | Antarctica |
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Geotype | Continent |
Map Type | Historical Maps |
Publisher | NG Classic |
Usage Type | Classroom Maps |