Author Archives: Mason Zadan

Stretched Out Colonial America

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Mason Zadan

The absurdity of the portrayal of the colonies’ extension across America is not quite like any other map that I have seen. Few maps are as dramatic in their presentation as John Mitchell’s map of the colonies. Its colonies sweep … Continue reading →

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Atlas of the Week: Atlas of the Lewis & Clark Expedition

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Mason Zadan

  Atlas of the Lewis & Clark Expedition The Lewis and Clark Expedition was not only an expedition that explored uncharted territory but expanded American influence through contact with the Native Americas. This trip has as much to do with … Continue reading →

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Blog of the Week

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Mason Zadan

https://mapsdesign.tumblr.com/ Beautiful maps, created by Dannys Hess, is a blog dedicated to old maps of every kind. On his blog are maps of everything from Panama to Manhattan, and even star charts. He chooses maps that not only show information but … Continue reading →

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Outline of Post-War New World Order

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Mason Zadan

This map was created by Maurice Gomberg in 1941 to predict a “New World Moral Order” after the conclusion of World War II. This map is broken up into two parts: the visual and the written. The visual component of … Continue reading →

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