This marvelously detailed map of Europe was published in June 1962 with the article "In the Crusaders Footsteps." A brilliant example of the cartographic excellence National Geographic is known for, this map is provides a Cold War snapshot of Europe including borders of Germany, Poland, and the Soviet Union as they existed in 1938.
The 1962 Europe map features:• Thousands of place names including capitals, cities, and towns
• Mountains, rivers, lakes, intermittent lakes, dry salt lakes, tundra, glaciers, lava, deserts, and areas below sea level
• Ocean bathymetry and warm and cold currents
• Railroads (both existing and under construction), roads, places with scheduled air service, and canals
• Colorful country borders including the 1938 boundaries of Germany, Poland and the Soviet Union
• Passes and ruins
• Oil fields, oil pipelines, and pumping stations
Coverage Area: Europe, western USSR, Turkey, Syria, Jordan, Iraq
| Geography | Europe |
|---|---|
| Geotype | Continent |
| Map Type | Historical Maps |
| Publisher | NG Classic |
| Usage Type | Classroom Maps |