This August 2021 article is an interview with Don McGuirk, author of "The Last Great Cartographic Myth," an authoritative online resource dedicated to the mythical Sea of the West. Don explains how he became interested in maps and the Sea of the West, how the myth first began, and how it was depicted on maps over time.
This May 2019 newsletter features Part II of an article about the mapping of North America. Learn about the key elements to look for when looking at maps of North America from the 19th century.
This April 2019 newsletter features Part I of an article about the mapping of North America. Learn about the key elements to look for when looking at maps of North America from the 16th-18th centuries and how these changed over time.