Published in October 1950 with three articles including "Peru, Homeland of the Warlike Inca," this map of South America is the first to show airports on the continent. Land transportation was growing as well at this time, as evidenced by the roads and railways under construction.
The 1950 South America map features:• A physical map of the continent
• Inset maps of Trinidad, Fernando de Noronha, the Galapagos Islands, Easter Island, and the Canal Zone
• Location of South America in the Western World
• Thousands of place names including cities, and towns
• Railways, roads, Pan American Highway, and important airports
• Oil pipelines and oil fields
• Geographical equivalents and abbreviations
Coverage Area: South America
| Geography | South America |
|---|---|
| Geotype | Continent |
| Map Type | Historical Maps |
| Publisher | NG Classic |
| Usage Type | Classroom Maps |