Cartography wonder gallery

The elegance, majesty and whimsy of maps. City, state, province, or system, whatever catches attention.
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3mo
a map of the united states with words and pictures on it's borders,
Map of North American nicknames
Pretty cartoon map shows the nicknames of regions in Canada and the US. Source: buff.ly/355ZK82
the map of ireland is shown with people in dress and headdress on it
An unusual map of Ireland published June 1888 by cartoonist "Tom Merry".
Entitled "Geography Bewitched, The false Ireland and the true. Erin strangling the hag of Hawarden [William Gladstone]".
an old map with many people around it
Europe Map c1871
Discovered on Reddit. Needs translation. Lots of political incorrectness but chockablock full of historical commentary
Wednesday January 22, 2025 – mackaycartoons
Wednesday January 22, 2025
Wednesday January 22, 2025 – mackaycartoons
an illustrated map of the united states with all its major cities and towns on it
a map with many different things on it and the words fairyland written in red
Maryland State Map Art Print 8" x 10"
Maryland State map. This is a print from an original watercolor and ink illustration. The image measures 9 1/2" x 7 1/4" printed on 8" x 10" acid free matte fine art paper with archival inks. It comes titled and signed. Packaged with acid free board sealed in a clear sleeve and mailed in a sturdy stay flat mailer. Also available in 11" x 14" https://www.etsy.com/listing/202506250/maryland-state-map-art-print-11-x-14?ga_search_query=maryland&ref=shop_items_search_6 and 16"x20" https://www.etsy.c
an illustrated map of the great lakes state in michigan, with all its major attractions
Michigan State Map Art Print 8" x 10"
State map of Michigan. This is a print from an original watercolor and ink illustration. The image measures 9 1/4" x 7 3/8" printed on 8" x 10" acid free matte fine art paper with archival inks. It comes titled and signed. Packaged with acid free board sealed in a clear sleeve and mailed in a sturdy stay flat mailer. Also available in 11" x 14" https://www.etsy.com/listing/621063673/michigan.state.map.art-print-11-x-14?ref=shop_home_active_1 and 16"x 20" https://www-etsy-com/listing/607230774/
a map of the city of london with names in pink and black on white background
London Music
The best selling artist from each London borough. I’m afraid I don’t know the source of this but it’s unique and informative - many thanks to whoever created this!
an illustrated map of the world with animals and places to see on it's surface
Wild World poster – MEDIUM (39 x 21
Wild World poster – medium (39 x 21"/1000 x 534mm) – Anton Thomas Art
a map of the city of chicago, usa in shades of purple, red, yellow and green poster
"Map of Vancouver" Poster for Sale by MacKaycartoons
Map by Graeme MacKay, http://www.mackaycartoons.net • Millions of unique designs by independent artists. Find your thing.
an illustrated map of the city of london poster
"Westdale Theatre" Metal Print for Sale by MacKaycartoons
For personal use only. Reproduction prohibited without consent from artistic creator, Graeme MacKay. • Millions of unique designs by independent artists. Find your thing.
an abstract map of the city of london metal print
"Map of Ottawa" Metal Print for Sale by MacKaycartoons
Map by Graeme MacKay, http://www.mackaycartoons.net • Millions of unique designs by independent artists. Find your thing.
an old map is on display in a museum
Central and Eastern Europe, 1530, The British Library - London, UK
Central and Eastern Europe, 1530, The British Library - London, UK
an old map of the new york's idea of the united states in america
A New Yorker’s View of the USA
This vintage map from 1936 shows the US through the eyes of a New Yorker. It's rather hilarious how little the 1930ies New Yorkers (allegedly) knew about the US buff.ly/2PIcdfY