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Striking example of this two-sided world map, covering America on one side and Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia on the other, published by The Scarborough Company.
The margins of the America map feature a column of illustrated flags, including those of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Great Britain, among others. This section also includes weather symbols used by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Weather Bureau, providing a visual guide to storm warnings and related meteorological indicators. These symbols would have been essential for maritime navigation and agriculture during the period.
On the verso covering Europe, Asia and Africa, the margins feature portraits of world leaders.
A legend provides a comprehensive explanation of the map’s color-coded system. Countries with colonies, such as the United States, Great Britain, France, and Denmark, are highlighted in various colors, contrasting with those without colonies. Additional information about transportation is included, such as the routes of railways, canals, steamship lines, and major cities. This reflects the map’s utility as a tool for understanding the global transportation network at the time.
The map places significant emphasis on principal transportation routes, showcasing transcontinental railways, maritime lines, and canals. These routes are identified with meticulous detail, likely catering to a user base involved in trade, logistics, or travel. The inclusion of such details underscores the importance of transportation infrastructure in shaping geopolitics and economies during this era.
Countries and territories are marked according to their colonial affiliations, reflecting the geopolitical realities of the late 19th to early 20th centuries. The division of regions and their colonial ties would have been of interest to audiences tracking the global influence of imperial powers like Great Britain and France.
