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Etc: Maps Etc: United States Canal Zone Isthmus of Panama, 1912
A map from 1912 of the United States Canal Zone in Panama. The map shows the location of the canal, the deepened approaches to the canal, and the locks. The map also shows mountain ranges, railroads, projected railroads, post offices,...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Montreal and Vicinity, 1665
A facsimile of an early map of the vicinity of Montreal circa 1665. The map is oriented with north to the lower right. The map shows the Island of Montreal, Isle Jesus, the St. Lawrence River, Richelieu River, Lac Saint-Pierre, forts,...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Sir John Lederer's Marches, 1672
A facsimile of an early map (1672) showing the three routes taken by explorer John Lederer from the headwaters of the York River inland to the Appalachian Mountains between 1669 and 1670. The map is oriented with north to the right, and...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Mexico City and Vicinity, 1580
A facsimile of a map by Saverio Clavigero (1780) of Tenochtitlan (Mexico City) and vicinity around the time of the Spanish conquest in 1519. This map, according to William H. Prescott (History of the Conquest of Mexico, 1876), defies...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Winthrop Map, 1633
A facsimile of a map by John Winthrop (1633) of the Boston area, including the Merrimac and Concord Rivers, Plum Island, and roads leading to Saugus, Salem, Winesemett, and Meadford. The map is oriented with north to the left.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Connecticut River, 1666
A facsimile of an early Dutch map of the Connecticut River, the eastern boundary claimed by New Netherlands in 1666. The map is oriented with north to the right, and shows the early settlements and native villages, shoreline, and water...
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Etc: Lindstrom's Map of New Sweden and Pennsylvania, 1654 1655
A facsimile of an early map by Peter Lindstrom (1654-1655) showing the Delaware Bay and the territories of New Sweden and Pennsylvania. This map is oriented with north to the left, and shows Cape May and Cape Henlopen on the Atlantic,...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Battle of Freemans Farm, 1777
A plan of the Battle of Freeman's Farm (September 19, 1777), also known as the First Saratoga, fought between the British army under John Burgoyne and the Americans under Horatio Gates and Benedict Arnold during the American...
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Athropolis: Map of the Arctic
This is a useful map for orienting students to where the Canadian Arctic lies in relation to other Arctic countries. The centre of the map is the North Pole. Clicking on the map brings up weather reports for various locations.
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Go to Latin: Peru Destinations
With a contrasting geography and a rich historical past, Peru is a country with more than 1 million square kilometers to travel and discover. Here is a selection of the most interesting and famous places in Peru a tourist cannot miss....
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Ecuador Explorer: Quito, Ecuador
A detailed introduction to Quito including a geographical description and history. Also includes links to tourist-oriented information such as hotels, museums, and maps.