National Geographic published this map of Europe during the Cold War in June 1957 with an article entitled "Through Europe by Trailer Caravan." A compelling historical piece, an inset shows which countries were Communist at the time.
The 1957 Europe map features:• Inset illustrating Communist and Non-Communist countries
• Thousands of place names including capitals, cities, and towns
• Railroads (both existing and under construction), roads, Berlin corridor, routes, principal airports, and canals
• Ocean bathymetry
• Mountain, lakes, and rivers
• Water holes, passes, and ruins
• Oil fields and oil pipelines
Coverage Area: Europe, western Turkey, western USSR
| Geography | Europe |
|---|---|
| Geotype | Continent |
| Map Type | Historical Maps |
| Publisher | NG Classic |
| Usage Type | Classroom Maps |