Archival National Geographic Map Reproductions Now Available for Purchase Online.World's Cartographic car·tog·ra·phy n. The art or technique of making maps or charts. [French cartographie : carte, map (from Old French, from Latin charta, carta, paper made from papyrus Leader Re-releases Maps Dating Back to 1891 WASHINGTON -- For over 100 years, readers of National Geographic magazine The National Geographic Magazine, later shortened to National Geographic, is the official journal of the National Geographic Society. It published its first issue in 1888, just nine months after the Society itself was founded. have relied on the Society, world leader in cartography cartography: see map. cartography or mapmaking Art and science of representing a geographic area graphically, usually by means of a map or chart. Political, cultural, or other nongeographic features may be superimposed. , to provide the most accurate, comprehensive maps available. Now, for the first time, hundreds of these classic supplement maps may be purchased online through a collaboration between National Geographic Maps and Maps.com. The National Geographic Maps Classic Collection can be found at NGMapCollection.com. The collection, dating from 1891 to the late 1990s, is a treasure trove TREASURE TROVE. Found treasure. 2. This name is given to such money or coin, gold, silver, plate, or bullion, which having been hidden or concealed in the earth or other private place, so long that its owner is unknown, has been discovered by accident. of geographic time capsules. NGMapCollection.com includes high-quality, poster-sized reproductions of maps of space, the world, global regions, continents, countries, oceans, U.S. states and thematic maps crafted by National Geographic's world-renowned cartographic artisans. Among the maps are several war maps, including "Map of the New Balkan States and Central Europe Central Europe is the region lying between the variously and vaguely defined areas of Eastern and Western Europe. In addition, Northern, Southern and Southeastern Europe may variously delimit or overlap into Central Europe. ," released just as World War I erupted in August 1914. Of the 30 map supplements the Society published between 1939 and 1945, well over half were related to the geography of the war. Also available are maps that highlight natural and cultural resources, wildlife and peoples of the world. Perfect for home, office or classroom, for history buffs, collectors and teachers, these stunning wall maps can be printed on premium semi-gloss paper suitable for framing or can be laminated for durability. Visitors to NGMapCollection.com can search for maps by year or select from categories such as world regions, continents, oceans and space. Prices range from $14.95 to $59.95. "From the 'Map of the Western Theater of War' in 1918 to the maps of the Middle East in the 1990s, National Geographic has continued to supply timely and accurate maps of all areas of the world," said Fran Marshall, president, National Geographic Maps. "We're delighted to work with Maps.com to bring these beautiful maps to a wider audience. These maps make unique gifts Co and are a great addition to any collection or map library." "Maps.com is excited to be working with National Geographic Maps to re-release National Geographic magazine's map supplement collection. The collection is a cartographic treasure and virtual time machine, allowing the public to revisit re·vis·it tr.v. re·vis·it·ed, re·vis·it·ing, re·vis·its To visit again. n. A second or repeated visit. re history via the maps created by National Geographic dating as far back as the 1890s," said John Serpa, president, Maps.com. "The Web site, NGMapCollection.com, brings together National Geographic's amazing a·maze v. a·mazed, a·maz·ing, a·maz·es v.tr. 1. To affect with great wonder; astonish. See Synonyms at surprise. 2. Obsolete To bewilder; perplex. v.intr. map supplement collection and Maps.com's ecommerce and publish-on-demand expertise." About National Geographic National Geographic Maps was established as a division of the National Geographic Society National Geographic Society U.S. scientific society founded in 1888 in Washington, D.C., by a small group of eminent explorers and scientists “for the increase and diffusion of geographic knowledge. in 1915 and has been producing maps for National Geographic Magazine and other Society groups for over 90 years. National Geographic Maps produces Trails Illustrated maps, TOPO TOPO Tri-N-Octylphosphine Oxide TOPO Topographic/Topography TOPO Trioctyl-Phosphine Oxide ToPo Torposten (German Military Gate Post) TOPO Tunable Optical Parametric Oscillator ! outdoor recreation mapping software, globes, wall maps, reference maps, state maps, city and recreational destination maps, professional software and atlases. About Maps.com Founded in 1991, Santa Barbara-based Maps.com is the industry's most comprehensive mapping services company with offerings in the business, consumer and education marketplaces. Whether it's creating a regional wall map or planning a multi-stop travel route online, Maps.com strives to meet the mapping needs of today's digital era. Today, over 2 million monthly visitors, 8,500 U.S. schools, and both small and large companies, such as Lowe's Home Improvement, Nextel and AAA AAA: see American Automobile Association. 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