National Geographic Maps

 Our favorite expression is "Nobody ever got fired for buying a National Geographic Map."  They are the gold standard for decorative and informative maps. They are probably America's oldest mapmakers, also known as cartographers. When Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin got together at Yalta to carve up Europe after World War II, they used a National Geographic map. Today they have gone from the world of pen & ink cartography to the most advanced digital map making center in the World.
What makes National Geographic Maps special?
Let's start with the paper. They use only the finest paper in both texture, weight and finish.  Next is the ink. The inks on some maps can smudge and fade. Our experience is that National Geographic maps show less fade than any other map we carry. Our course it takes more than quality materials to make an excellent map. It has to have cartography that clearly depicts the intended geography. Here's what is special about National Geographic cartography.
In world maps, they pioneered the use of the Tripp-Winkel projection. This projection is known for its ability to show a round map on a flat surface with the least distortion. Many maps distort the relative area of continents as they project the globe on to a flat map.  The next famous trait of a National Geographic map is the way they show political boundaries. Their maps show political boundaries with a unique colored shade around each border. This method allows for a clear delineation of each boundary. (usually different countries or US states) without the heavy coloring across the whole map that can partially obscure important text.
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