Africa would undergo many changes in the 1960s with many nations struggling and winning their independence. Published in September 1960 with three articles including "Africa: The Winds of Freedom Stir a Continent," this map shows the country boundaries as they existed on July 15, 1960 when the map went to press.

The 1960 Africa map features:
Inset maps of islands including the Azores, Canary Islands, Cape Verde Islands, La Reunion, Madeira Islands, Mauritius Island, Seychelles, and Socotra (Suqutra)
Map of the Great Rift Valley
Thousands of place names including capitals, cities, and towns
Ocean bathymetry and currents
Geographical features including mountains, rivers, lakes, deserts, volcanic debris, and areas below sea level
Railroads, roads, and places with scheduled air service
Ruins, oil fields, and oil pipelines

Coverage Area: Africa, southern Europe, western AsiaAfrica would undergo many changes in the 1960s with many nations struggling and winning their independence.

Africa Map 1960