The Osher Map Library's Rare 15th-Century Collection

Serdar HocamAuthor & Editor

The library at the University of Southern Maine houses hundreds of thousands of historical artifacts, demonstrating that maps retain their importance even in the age of GPS.

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Seeing the world through old maps

The Osher Map Library at the University of Southern Maine houses a collection of half a million rare maps, globes, and atlases dating back to the 15th century.

Historical Map Collection

The Osher Map Library at the University of Southern Maine houses half a million rare maps, globes, and atlases, with a history dating back to the 15th century.

Cartography and World Perception

How past cartographers depicted the world is examined in detail through humorous, political, or intentionally distorted maps.

Maps in the Age of GPS

Despite today's advanced GPS technologies, the subject of why historical maps and geographical collections still remain relevant is explored.