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Maps
A map is a visual representation of an area—a symbolic depiction highlighting relationships between elements of that space such as objects , regions , and themes . Many maps are static two-dimensional, geometrically accurate (or approximately accurate) representations of three-dimensional space , while others are dynamic or interactive, even three-dimensional. Although most commonly used to depict geography, maps may represent any space , real or imagined, without regard to context or scale ; e.g. brain mapping , DNA mapping, and extraterrestrial mapping. A celestial map from the 17th century, by the Dutch cartographer Frederik de Wit .
Antique Maps, Old maps, Vintage Maps, Antique Atlases, Old Atlases
We are specialist dealers offering the finest and rarest antique maps of all regions of the world. Part of our collection of thousands of antique maps is available on-line. The antique maps and sea charts featured here are guaranteed authentic antiques that were printed hundreds of years ago, most of them as early as the 16th and 17th century.
Computer Maps
Music Map
World Maps
Mountain Map
USA Maps
Food Maps
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Maps
World Sunlight Map
Watch the sun rise and set all over the world on this real-time, computer-generated illustration of the earth's patterns of sunlight and darkness. The clouds are updated every 3 hours with current weather satellite imagery. The Mercator projection used here is one way of looking at the spherical earth as a flat map. Used since the 16th century for navigation, straight lines on this map can be used accurately as compass bearings but the size and shape of continents are distorted.