See how Bhutan nestles between its much larger neighbors, India and China, on this map from the Perry-Castaneda Collection.

A map of North America showing the original range of the American bison. The map shows the dates of local extermination, location, and numbers of wild animals in 1903 (Central Canada and the Rockies). "Beyond all doubt the most...

A contour map of the boundaries of the Great Plains and Lewis front ranges of western Montana, showing the abrupt change in the topography. The heavy black line indicates the outcrop of the Lewis thrust plane.

An orographic map of Asia from 1885 showing the major mountain systems, plateaus, and plains, rivers, lakes, and coastal features of the region. This map is color-coded to show general elevations, with green representing lowlands and...

A map of England & Wales, subtitled "Parliamentary Representation in 1832 Before The Reform Bill." The Reform Act made wide-ranging changes in the electoral system in the United Kingdom due, in part, to the growth of large and...

A climate map of England, Wales and southern Scotland from 1920, color-coded to show averaged annual rainfall ranging from 25 to over 80 inches, isotherms of mean January and July temperatures in degrees Fahrenheit, and the direction of...

Kromeriz stands on the site of an earlier ford across the River Morava, at the foot of the Chriby mountain range which dominates the central part of Moravia. The gardens and castle of Kromeriz are an exceptionally complete and...

A 1916 map of South America, showing annual rainfall and prevailing winds. This map shows the wind direction of the Northeast Trades, the Atlantic and Pacific Southeast Trades, and the Westerlies, and shows their effect on rainfall...

A geo-political map of England and Wales that shows country borders current to 1904, major cities, railroad lines, canals and navigable rivers. Hadrian's Wall is shown, referred to on the map as the Roman Wall. Physical features such as...

A detailed travel map of southwestern Scotland from 1908, showing portions of Kirkcudbright and Wigtown counties. The map shows first class and secondary roads, railways, cities, towns, ports, ferry routes, rivers, lakes, terrain and...

A map from 1898 of Mexico, Central America and the West Indies. The map includes an inset map of Cuba and the Isthmus of Nicaragua. "The surface of the Rocky Mountain highland in Mexico is quite similar to that of the great plateau...

In this concise site, you will information on the physical characteristics of the Snowy Owl, reproduction, diet predators, and more. Additional resources are provided to find out additional information about the Snowy Owl.

Cool facts, range, habitat, food, behavior are just several of the many topics delved into on this comprehensive site. In addition, you can listen to the sounds of this owl.

Detailed and thorough information about the Himalaya Mountains. Learn all about this mighty mountain chain and its diverse environment.

Five hundred years of Ryukyuan history (12th-17th century) are represented by this group of sites and monuments. The ruins of the castles, on imposing elevated sites, are evidence for the social structure over much of that period, while...

This detailed site contains an abundance of facts, photos, and sounds of the Snow Goose. Topics highlighted are: cool facts, description, range, habitat, food, behavior, reproduction, and conservation status.

This detailed site features an abundance of facts, pictures, and sounds of one of the largest birds of prey in North America. A menu highlights the following topics: cool facts, description, range, habitat, food, behavior, reproduction,...

An abundance of facts, photos, and sounds of this species can be found on this complete site. A menu of topics include: cool facts, description, range, habitat, food, behavior, and more.

Website encompasses every aspect of World War II with particular emphasis on British roles and viewpoints. Resources include a range of audio, visual, and interactive media. Content coverage highlights include the war at sea, the air...

Website encompasses every aspect of World War II with particular emphasis on British roles and viewpoints. Resources include a range of audio, visual, and interactive media. Content coverage highlights include the war at sea, the air...

Nestled high in West Himalaya, India’s Valley of Flowers National Park is renowned for its meadows of endemic alpine flowers and outstanding natural beauty. This richly diverse area is also home to rare and endangered animals, including...

View pictures of the spectacular Rocky Mountains taken in Rocky Mountain National Park.

View pictures of the spectacular Rocky Mountains taken in Rocky Mountain National Park.

View pictures of the spectacular Rocky Mountains taken in Rocky Mountain National Park.