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Carte Reduite du Globe Terrestre

Description: Hand-drawn map of the world, circa 1763. The place names are in French with some cities noted as well as geographic features (with relief shown pictorially).
Date: 1763~
Creator: Bellin, Jacques Nicolas, 1703-1772
Item Type: Refine your search to only Map
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

The World, with the Tracts & Discoveries of the Latest Navigators.

Description: This map shows the entire world, broken down into two hemispheres (with are connected circles). The western hemisphere is shown to the left and the eastern hemisphere is to the right. Continents, some countries and major cities, and bodies of water are marked and labeled. Additionally, the routes of Captain Cook and other explorers of the late 1700s are noted and labeled.
Date: 1820
Creator: Kelly, Thomas
Item Type: Refine your search to only Map
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

[Maps of the World Based on U.S. Expeditions]

Description: This sheet includes three separate maps. At the top and bottom of the page, there are circular, connected hemisphere maps showing the east and west hemispheres, and north and south hemispheres respectively. A note at the head of the page says, "The track laid down on Map no. 1, is that of the U.S. Exploring Expedition, in the voyage round the world performed in the years 1838, 39, 40, 41 and 42. The arrows indicate the directions sailed." Continents are labeled and shaded in color. Geograph… more
Date: 1852
Creator: Mitchell, S. Augustus (Samuel Augustus), 1792-1868
Item Type: Refine your search to only Map
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

The World on a Globular Projection

Description: This sheet includes a map of the northern and southern hemispheres shown as connected circles. The continents are shaded in colors and labeled including some countries, cities, and bodies of water. At the bottom of the page is "A Chart, exhibiting the progress of Christianity from the birth of our Saviour to the present time" broken down by continents.
Date: October 13, 1830
Creator: D.F. Robinson & Co. (Hartford, Conn.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Map
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Carte de l'Amerique et des Mers voisines

Description: This map shows the western hemisphere including North and South America and western portions of Europe and Africa. Some countries are labeled and bodies of water and geographic features are also marked (with relief shown pictorially). Prime Meridian: Paris.
Date: 1763
Item Type: Refine your search to only Map
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Map of Africa and adjoining portions of Europe and Asia.

Description: Atlas map of Africa, showing countries colored according to colonial administration, capital cities and towns, caravan routes and railways, rivers, swamps, and desert areas. The map includes an inset map of the Cape Verde Islands and a note to English-speakers on the pronunciation of French, Italian, and Portuguese names as well as a translation key for native words. Scale [ca. 1:12,672,000] (200 miles to the inch).
Date: 1922
Creator: Grosvenor, Gilbert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Map
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

The world: prepared expressly for the National Geographic Magazine, showing the political divisions, including those established after the World War

Description: Atlas map of the world showing international and states boundaries after World War I. The map includes insets of the north polar region (upper-left), south polar region (upper-right), density of population and prevailing winds (lower-right), and natural vegetation and ocean currents (lower-left). Scale [ca. 1:39,600,000] (625 miles to the inch).
Date: 1922
Creator: Grosvenor, Gilbert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Map
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Map of the World Showing Trade Routes & Shortest Sailing Distances Between Canadian & Foreign Ports

Description: Atlas map of the world, presenting countries in a variety of colors, indicating the distance in nautical miles between Canadian ports and various maritime destinations. A box in the lower-right corner sets the synthesis of these distances in a table. Scale graduated to various degrees of latitude.
Date: 1930
Creator: Canada. Department of the Interior.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Map
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Mappemonde suivant la projection de Mercator

Description: This map uses Mercator projection and shows the entire world. Major regions (North and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia) are shaded in different colors. Some cities are noted and countries labeled (but not delineated). Bodies of water and other geographic features are marked (with relief shown by hachures).
Date: unknown
Creator: Jacobs, S. & Fremin, A. R.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Map
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Planisphere physique, où l'on voit du Pole Septentrional ce que l'on connoit de terres et de mers : avec les grandes chaines de montagnes qui traversent le globe

Description: This map shows the world as a physical planisphere projection, as viewed from the North Pole. Some geographic features are marked (with relief shown by hachures). Prime meridian: Isle de Fer.
Date: 1752
Creator: Bauche, Philippe, 1700-1773 & Schenk Jansz, Leonard, 1732-1800
Item Type: Refine your search to only Map
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Panigloben in Homalographischer Projection

Description: This map shows the world in two circular hemispheres. Continents and some countries are labeled. Bodies of water and geographic features are marked (with relief shown by hachures). There is an ancillary map at the bottom of the page showing the North Pole, labeled "Länder um den Nord-Pol in Stereographischer Polarprojection." To either side of the ancillary map, there are colored charts comparing the heights of world mountains; they are labeled "Höhen auf der Westlichen Halbkugel" and "Höhe… more
Date: unknown
Creator: Lange, Henry, 1821-1893
Item Type: Refine your search to only Map
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

The Principal Ocean Trade Routes of the World

Description: This map shows the world with major trade routes marked. The routes are shown in red lines and black dotted lines with labels and some notes regarding transit times. Major cities and exports are labeled; bodies of water and geographic features are also marked (with relief shown in hachures). There is text beneath the map labeled "Questions on the Map." Prime meridians: Greenwich and Washington. On the back of the map there are two pages of text. On the left, the text is titled "Physical G… more
Date: 1885
Item Type: Refine your search to only Map
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Commercial Map of the World

Description: This sheet includes multiple maps; on the front is a commercial map of the world. The commercial map is color-coded to show different aspects of commerce (the key is in the lower right corner) and also uses red and black lines to mark trade and communication routes as well as ocean currents (the key is in the lower left corner). Additionally, red text marks the locations of products and industries across the world. Bodies of water and geographic features are marked (with relief shown by hach… more
Date: 1890~
Creator: Hinman, Russell, 1853-1912
Item Type: Refine your search to only Map
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Map to Illustrate Early Voyages and Discoveries of North America

Description: This map shows North and Central America and surrounding areas including portions of South America, Africa, and Europe. Notes and lines are used to show the path of exploration across the Atlantic Ocean and within North America including the names and dates of the explorers. Continents are shaded in color and some major cities and bodies of water are marked on the map. An inset in the lower left corner shows only the eastern portion of North and South America (including the Caribbean) and is… more
Date: 1885
Creator: A. S. Barnes & Co.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Map
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 74, July 1970 - April, 1971

Description: The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 586.
Date: 1971
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Item Type: Refine your search to only Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
Partner: Texas State Historical Association

Planisphère.

Description: Map shows six continents and appeared in the author's Atlas National Illustré des 86 Départments et des Possessions de la France [Illustrated Atlas of 86 National Departments and Possessions of France]. Includes text and illustrations. Scale not given.
Date: 1847
Creator: Levasseur, Victor
Item Type: Refine your search to only Map
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

A map of the sacred geography taken from the Old and New Testament containing most of ye then known parts of the world and by whom peopled.

Description: Map shows northern Africa, Aphet [central and eastern Europe], and Shem [the Middle East], including the Mediterranean and Red Seas. Inset: "The incampments of the Israelites in the desart." Includes notes. Relief shown pictorially. Scale [ca. 1:13,750,000]. Appeared in John Baskett's the Holy Bible, vol. 1.
Date: 1717
Creator: Senex, John, d. 1740
Item Type: Refine your search to only Map
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Mapa-Mundi en dos hemisferios.

Description: Map shows exploration routes of English Captain James Cook with dates, six continents. Australia is indicated as "Nueva Holanda." Relief shown by hachures. Scale not given.
Date: [1780..1830]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Map
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Mapa Mundi

Description: Map shows major cities for six continents and coastline of "Oceano Glacial del Sur" [Antarctica]; angled perspective of the world from the polar regions; mountain ranges and peaks [worldwide] in profile. Includes boundary line for Oceania. Inset: Division del Globo en relacion de los continentes y los mares [Division of the globe in relation to the continents and seas] and Perfiles de las mayores alturas de la Tierra [Profiles of the highest peaks on Earth]. Relief shown by hachures and by prof… more
Date: [1860..1880]
Creator: Morales, José Pilar
Item Type: Refine your search to only Map
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Mappe-Monde en deux hémisphères.

Description: Map shows six continents and partial coast for "Océan Glacial Antarctique"; Western Hemisphere on right-hand side. Map is from Atlas Delamarche. Inset: Passage du Nord-Ouest [Northwest Passage]. Relief shown by hachures. Scale not given.
Date: [1860..1880]
Creator: Legay
Item Type: Refine your search to only Map
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Carte de L'Europe: depuis la mort de Charlemagne jusqu'a la fin des croisades.

Description: Map shows the extent of various kingdoms and empires in Europe, the Middle East, and northern Africa from the time of the death of Charlemagne until the end of the Crusades. Includes names of rulers and dates of their reign. Inset: Seigneurie de Karak (Petra) [or Map of the Kingdom of Jerusalem]. Scale not given.
Date: [1850..1870]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Map
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library
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