Asia Map 1971

Published in March 1971 with an article entitled "Pagan, on the Road to Mandalay" and a fascinating supplemental map featuring "The Peoples of Mainland Southeast Asia," this vibrant and detailed map of Asia is presented in classic National Geographic style. Of particular note is the attention paid to the oceans, with colorful shading denoting depth and details of currents and prevailing winds.

The 1971 Asia map features:
• Inset of the New Guinea and Bismarck Archipelago
• Thousands of place names including capitals, cities, and towns
• Colorful and distinct country borders
• Ocean shading showing continental shelves and depths, and other details such as warm currents, cold currents, prevailing winds, and sea ice limits
• Mountains, rivers, lakes, swamps, and glaciers
• Roads, railroads, airports, and canals
• Geographical equivalents and abbreviations

Coverage Area: Asia, northern Europe