This detailed map of Asia and adjacent areas accompanied two articles in National Geographic Magazine in March of 1951: "Yankee Roams the Orient" and "The Caves of the Thousand Buddhas." Published during the Cold War between the US and the USSR, and shortly after China had annexed Tibet, this map offers a peek into Asias past.
The 1951 Asia and Adjacent Areas map features:• Insets of the Northern Hemisphere and Geographical Equivalents
• Thousands of place names including cities and towns
• Mountains, rivers, and lakes
• The Great Wall of China and ruins
• Railroads, railways under construction, roads, canals, passes, and principal airports
• Colorful and distinct country borders
• Oil fields and oil pipelines
Coverage Area: Asia, Europe, Somalia, Ethiopia, Egypt
| Geography | Asia |
|---|---|
| Geotype | Continent |
| Map Type | Historical Maps |
| Publisher | NG Classic |
| Usage Type | Classroom Maps |