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I sat down with the Creative Director at the Elliott Museum to talk maps… and things got interesting. 🗺️🎸 We covered: · How they acquire historic maps 🏺 · Native American cartography 🪶 · The new Jimmy Buffett Highway 🌴🎶 · And the Gulf of America 🌊 Turns out maps change for a lot more reasons than just geography. Huge thank you to @elliottmuseum.stuart for having me. #Maps #Cartography #Geography #ElliottMuseum #explorepage✨

Learn five practical facts about how cultural landmarks make maps meaningful. Ready to shop? Check out the link in our bio! #maps #cartography #landmarks #geography #heritage #toponymy #mapping #culture #navigation #GIS

Five clear facts explaining why cultural landmarks matter on maps. Ready to shop? Check out the link in our bio! #maps #cartography #landmarks #geography #heritage #mapping #toponymy #GIS #navigation #culture

How a Mapmaker's Choice Created a Village Out of Thin Air Discover the fascinating story behind how a mapmaker's decision in 1859 led to the creation of the fictitious village of Bournville on the Ordnance Survey map. This unusual cartographic choice turned into a real place, blending history, geography, and a bit of mystery. Dive into the bizarre origins of Bournville and learn how maps can shape reality. Don't forget to like, comment your thoughts on mapmaking quirks, and subscribe for more intriguing historical insights! #bournville #ordnancesurvey #mapmaking #cartography #historicalmysteries #fascinatinghistory #geographyfacts #unusualstories #villagecreation #historychannel

Early maps are a history, a science, an art, and an imagination. A snapshot of how people once saw the world: what they knew for fact, what they believed, what they guessed. Why do people collect them today? Find out below – and comment with your questions about old maps for us to answer!

Vintage maps make me happy!!! Comment “me“ if you share this odd quirk!!

When maps are your day job, some never quite leave you. 🗺️ We’re back with part two of your favourite map makers’ favourite maps - and the stories behind why they stood out. Do you have a favourite map?

What does the map say? Pub signs 🍺 🍻 A tankard etched on paper. A promise of refuge. These pubs were often coaching inns — spaced along the great roads so riders and mail coaches could rest and press on at first light. Every symbol on a paper map is a relic of how we once moved through the world. #adventuremapping #mapreading #historyunderfoot #exploretraditionally