A fun fact about older paper towns is that they weren't held to the same accuracy standards that we expect today. In the Nuremberg Chronicle, only 53 woodcuts were used to represent 101 different cities. The woodcut below stood in for Troy, Pisa, Toulouse, Ravenna, and more. [Turkey/Italy/France]3yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/papertowns
A Europe–U.S. superhighway proposed by the former president of Russian Railways4yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/MapPorn
Origami (detail), Kumi Yamashita, Japanese paper and single light source, 20115yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/Art
A rearrangement of the landmasses into the form of a polar bear (Artist: Kentaro Nagai)3yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/MapPorn
A cutaway view of Big Ben and the London Underground [England]4yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/papertowns
A panoramic view of Rome formerly owned by King George III [Italy, 1765]3yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/papertowns
A bird's-eye view of Heligoland after its cession to Germany in 18903yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/papertowns
An artist's rendition of Tenochtitlan by Yashaswi Karthik [Mexico]3yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/papertowns
Maps of 12 European countries illustrating various legends for a 1912 book titled Stories of Old3yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/oldmaps
Maps of 12 European countries illustrating various legends for a 1912 book titled Stories of Old3yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/europe
[England] Views of London before and after the Great Fire in 1666, accompanied by a proposed plan for rebuilding the city3yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/papertowns
A view of London painted from the top of St. Margaret’s Church [England] (c. 1815)4yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/papertowns
A map depicting Sir Francis Drake's capture of Santiago, Cape Verde (1589)4yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/papertowns
Anthropomorphic maps of various European countries published in an 1868 book titled Geographical Fun3yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/oldmaps
“Portugal Is Not a Small Country”: A 1951 postcard comparing the land area of Portugal and its colonies to that of the United States2yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/oldmaps
These little bits of Belgium have little bits of the Netherlands inside them, leading to an impossibly intricate border that divides some village homes in half between the two nations. Your nationality depends on where your front door is3yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/geography
[Greece] A view of the Vale of Tempe created in 1624. Spot the skinny dippers!3yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/papertowns
A 1785 Japanese world map featuring Terra Australis, the hypothetical southern continent. Terra Australis was not based on any survey or direct observation, but rather on the idea that the earth must be balanced: The northern mass would surely have a vast southern counterpart.3yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/oldmaps
A view of Rome at the peak of the Italian Renaissance [Italy]4yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/papertowns
A 1547 map of Europe and northern Africa from the Vallard Atlas, originally oriented with south at the top3yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/oldmaps
A 1535 map of Britain and Ireland featuring the mythical island Brasil (also known as Hy-Brasil)3yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/oldmaps
An 1853 Japanese world map presented on a cylindrical projection2yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/oldmaps
A 1584 map of Jerusalem featuring at least 270 landmarks and references, including Christ’s arrival on a donkey on Palm Sunday, the Last Supper, his trial before Pontius Pilate, and his crucifixion on Mount Calvary [Israel/Palestine]4yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/papertowns
Bird's-eye views of Rotterdam and Gouda published between 1581 and 1588 [Netherlands]3yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/papertowns
A view of Dyrham, the seat of colonial administrator William Blathwayt (1712) [England]4yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/papertowns
A view of King Edward VI's route from the Tower of London to Westminster prior to his coronation (c. 1780) [England]4yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/papertowns
A view of Jerusalem with a key locating 24 points of interest (Frankfurt, 1640) [Israel/Palestine]4yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/papertowns
A world map created around 1490 featuring the Dragon's Tail, a phantom peninsula in southeast Asia3yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/oldmaps
Early Greek and Roman geographers believed that humans couldn't live further north than Ireland due to the inhospitable climate, which may explain why Scotland veers so abruptly in this 1545 map of Britain and Ireland3yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/oldmaps
A view of Edinburgh, looking from the walls of Edinburgh Castle toward Calton Hill and the Firth of Forth (c. 1860) [Scotland]4yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/papertowns
A view of Bergen with a key locating 15 points of interest (Frankfurt, c.1638) [Norway]4yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/papertowns
A map of Groningen and surrounding fortresses during the Dutch Golden Age (1652) [Netherlands]4yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/papertowns
A 10th-century world map created by Ibn Hawqal and reproduced around 1445, originally oriented with south at the top3yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/oldmaps
A view of Paris illustrating Notre Dame, the Louvre, the Pantheon, and the bridges of the Seine (c. 1845) [France]4yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/papertowns
A postcard celebrating the opening of the Panama Canal as the kiss of the oceans4yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/oldmaps
A 1581 woodcut map titled The actual and true form of the Earth and the Sea3yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/oldmaps
A WWI propaganda map depicting the United States as a colonial outpost of Germany and the Central Powers. The map appeared on the cover of Life Magazine on February 10, 1916.3yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/oldmaps
Dahala Khagrabari was a piece of India within a piece of Bangladesh within a piece of India within Bangladesh. It was the only third-order enclave in the world until 2015, when it was ceded to Bangladesh.3yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/MapPorn
Anthropomorphic maps of various European countries published in an 1868 book titled Geographical Fun3yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/europe
Ethnographical Map of Asia in the Earliest Times, Illustrative of Dr. Prichard's Natural History of Man and His Researches into the Physical History of Mankind (1861)3yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/oldmaps
A view of Frascati showing villas in the possession of the church (1620) [Italy]4yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/papertowns
A map of Ireland depicting men and women of different social classes (c. 1610)3yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/oldmaps
A 1626 map of China, Japan, and The Ile Corea (The Island Korea) with depictions of Chinian (Chinese) and Japanese men and women3yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/oldmaps
The Ruysch Map, created between 1507 and 1508, was one of the first maps of the New World. In accordance with Columbus’s theories, the explored regions of North America are shown attached to the Asian continent.3yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/oldmaps
A Japanese nanban map featuring a disproportionately large Japan (c. 1690)3yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/oldmaps
Sebastian Munster's map of the New World, known for popularizing the name America after Martin Waldseemuller and Matthias Ringmann first named it3yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/oldmaps
Each state's favorite ice cream flavor, defined as having the highest relative share of ice cream purchases compared to the national average3yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/MapPorn
The incredibly detailed Fra Mauro map, featuring hundreds of illustrations (c. 1450)4yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/oldmaps
A map depicting Europe as a queen, with Spain as her head, Portugal as her crown, and Italy as her arm (1804)4yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/oldmaps
Visual History (from r/Microhistories and u/isupposeitsjoe) [Misc]5yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/architecture
A rare map of the Banda Islands created around 1666 for the Dutch East India Company. Due to the region's nutmeg and cloves, it became the site of colonial clashes between the Portuguese, British, and Dutch.3yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/oldmaps
A 1575 map of the Americas and part of Antarctica. The speculative depiction of Antarctica features imaginary native inhabitants chopping wood, rowing boats, and stoking fires.3yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/oldmaps
A 17th-century map of London drawn by the Prague draftsman and engraver Wencesclaus Hollar3yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/oldmaps
A whimsical map of the Americas depicting the King of Spain riding across the Atlantic in a sea chariot, supposedly on his way to the New World colonies (published in 1673 or later)3yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/oldmaps
A serio-comic map of Europe as seen by an Italian nationalist (c. 1871)3yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/oldmaps
Just learned about Kindle in Motion: The illustrations are animated!3yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/kindle
A 17th-century map of America with those known parts in that unknown worlde depicting California as an island and featuring several illustrations of indigenous peoples3yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/oldmaps
A World War II map showing bomb damage in London (Black = Total destruction; Purple = Damaged beyond repair; Dark Red = Seriously damaged, doubtful if repairable; Light Red = Seriously damaged, but repairable; Orange = General blast damage, not structural; Yellow = Blast damage, minor in nature)4yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/oldmaps
A Chinese map of the Eastern Hemisphere created between 1787 and 18013yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/oldmaps
A 1690 map of Ireland dedicated to William of Orange. The upper cartouche features Gaelic iconography such as the Gaelic harp and mythological figures, while the lower cartouche features the royal crest of England, Scotland, and Ireland.3yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/oldmaps
A map of the British Empire in America with adjacent French and Spanish settlements (c. 1733)4yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/oldmaps
Google Maps shows different borders to different audiences. India and Pakistan have fought over Kashmir for more than 70 years, so viewers in Pakistan see the borders as a dotted line, indicating a dispute. But in India, people see a solid line showing Kashmir as part of India.4yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/MapPorn
A stylized Japanese world map created during the late Edo period (19th century)4yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/oldmaps
The Arabian Peninsula as described by Ptolemy in the 2nd century4yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/oldmaps
The Ebstorf Map, depicting the head of Christ at the top of the world, his hands on either side, and his feet at the bottom (13th century)4yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/oldmaps
A map of the Ottoman Empire published around 1592. The inscription below the title cartouche reads, Through unity small things grow, through discord they fall asunder.3yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/oldmaps
The Genoese Map, featuring mythical creatures, castles, and a literal Red Sea (1457)4yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/oldmaps
That's the thing. I don't think I believe in 'deep down'. I kind of think all you are is just the things that you do. —Diane, S1E125yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/BoJackHorseman
An 1801 map of the Eastern Hemisphere depicting much of Africa as “Parts Unknown”4yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/oldmaps
A world map showing the Magellan-Elcano expedition, the first voyage around the world in human history (c. 1544)4yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/oldmaps
A map of the Eastern Hemisphere printed by order of the King of Korea (1860)4yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/oldmaps
A sea chart created by Edmond Halley, the eponym of Halley’s Comet4yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/oldmaps
A 1623 world map featuring religious imagery and the coats of arms of various countries3yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/oldmaps
An embellished map of Europe and northern Africa from the Vallard Atlas (1547)4yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/oldmaps
A manga map centered on Japan, featuring numerous cultural and historical references (1924)4yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/oldmaps
A map showing the distribution of various races and styles of dress (1853)4yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/oldmaps
There's no up or down in space, so here's the south-up Hobo-Dyer map!5yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/AlternateAngles
A map of North America with a vast area marked Parts Unknown (c. 1719)4yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/oldmaps
Eternally grateful to Reddit for leading me to Libby! I was hoping to read 40 books but got to access so many more thanks to ebooks :D3yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/52book
A pictorial map of Europe, the Near East, and North Africa with dozens of vignettes depicting major cities and landmarks (London, 1842)4yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/MapPorn
A map showing the distribution of various races and styles of dress (1853)4yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/MapPorn
[Spoiler] Boyfriend just watched episode 2 and has no idea what’s coming6yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/westworld
The strongly worded packaging on these cigarettes in Cancun6yr ⋅ emilylikesredditalot ⋅ r/mildlyinteresting
