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North polar regions

Date1680
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This map is a globe calotte (a cap that covers the join of gores on a globe), and includes the area from seventy degrees north to the pole. There is no land shown at the pole itself; rather, it is attractively criss-crossed with numerous rhumb lines. There are several sea creatures such as whales and narwhals and sea "monsters" depicted, as well as polar bears, sailing ships and large wooden Viking style rowboats.  

Dimensions34 cm x 25 cm (13 3/8 in. x 9 13/16 in.)
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Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession Number912-98-N59
Dewey Number912.98 N59 (Arctic Maps drawer)
Geograhical feature:North Pole
Region or district:Arctic regions