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Map, Atlas, Supplement, and Index Collectors

A place for Nat Geo Maps & Atlases, Nat Geo Supplement, and Nat Geo Magazine and Map Index collectors to discuss and swap information and ideas

Members: 39
Latest Activity: Jan 27

Anyone who enjoys the beauty of these maps, atlases, supplements, and indexes can join this group to share their knowledge of this very interesting specialized area of collecting Geographics

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Mistake in November 1982 Southwest Map 3 Replies

The November 1982 Making of America map of the Southwest has a mistake on it. Hualapai Peak in Arizona is shown as 8,566 meters when it should actually have been 2,566 meters.Continue

Started by stephen zamarin. Last reply by Scott T. Shier Jan 27.

The "New" Map Supplement Series 19 Replies

The “New” Map Supplement Series I know all of you are as pleased as I am that that the Cartography department has begun to publish new loose supplement maps with the magazine.  Now that their number has reached seven, I am really starting to feel…Continue

Started by George Thomas Wilson. Last reply by Scott T. Shier Sep 19, 2023.

Map Supplement Question February 1892 3 Replies

Hello,Would you mind to set my possible error straight?In my list of supplements I have 2 maps listed under February 1892, and wonder if they are 2 separate maps or if it is just one map with 2 different names.Carte Generale Des Decouvertes De…Continue

Started by Helena Zar. Last reply by Helena Zar Jun 6, 2023.

War Maps from the National Geographic 3 Replies

War Maps from the National Geographic The National Geographic Society has a rich history of providing its members up-to-date information on the human condition.  This, unfortunately, includes war.  The Society’s cartography department is no…Continue

Started by George Thomas Wilson. Last reply by George Thomas Wilson Jun 1, 2023.

A Visual Presentation of Map Indices

A Visual Presentation of Map Indicesand a call for scanned images of Map Index covers Combining my fascination with metadata and my general love of maps, the National Geographic Map Index series is one of my favorite portions of my overall…Continue

Started by George Thomas Wilson Dec 23, 2022.

Mistake In 1983 Atlantic Gateways Map 4 Replies

I have uncovered a mistake in the March 1983 Atlantic Gateways map. The town of Hershey, Pennsylania is misspelled as Hersey on the map.StephenContinue

Started by stephen zamarin. Last reply by Scott T. Shier Mar 31, 2022.

Mistake in 1987 Antarctica map supplement 2 Replies

I have uncovered an error in the April 1987 Antarctica map supplement. On the upper right hand corner, it says Volume 171 Number 6. It actually should be Volume 171 Number 4.StephenContinue

Started by stephen zamarin. Last reply by George Thomas Wilson Nov 13, 2021.

Question about Close-Up USA map 6 Replies

Hi,Does anyone have a 1986 or later version of the Close-Up USA map of Florida. If so, could someone tell me if the town of Coconut Grove is shown on the map.StephenContinue

Started by stephen zamarin. Last reply by George Thomas Wilson Jul 24, 2021.

Mexico Map from 1911 vs 1914 vs 1916 8 Replies

Hello,I have recently bought some map supplements and the seller added one map stating "Mexico from 20s".After checking the 20s, all I found was a map supplement from 1911, 1914 and 1916.Is there a way to find out what year did I get?Thank you.HelenaContinue

Started by Helena Zar. Last reply by Helena Zar Dec 10, 2020.

Post-Nathan Map Indexes 39 Replies

BackgroundIn his book “Collectibles of the National Geographic Society” (1982) Roger Nathan carefully documents each map supplement published with a list that includes year, month, name, additional descriptive information, and dimensions (pages…Continue

Tags: indexes, map

Started by George Thomas Wilson. Last reply by George Thomas Wilson Jul 2, 2020.

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Comment by Philip Riviere on September 9, 2014 at 6:25pm

Abramo,

Welcome to the Map, Supplement , and Index Collector's group..

Phil

Comment by Philip Riviere on November 2, 2014 at 11:29pm

Michael,

Welcome to the Map, Supplement , and Index Collector's group..

Phil

Comment by Philip Riviere on January 31, 2015 at 11:01pm

Jeff,

Welcome to the Map, Supplement , and Index Collector's group..

Phil

Comment by Scott T. Shier on June 1, 2016 at 11:40pm

I know not National Geographic, but still interesting for the map & cartography lovers I hope --->

http://www.abebooks.com/ephemera/maps/collectible.shtml?cm_mmc=nl-_... 

-- Scott S.

Comment by George Thomas Wilson on June 2, 2016 at 9:31am

Scott,

I've gotten items from Abe Books before, never checked out their map section.  Pretty cool.

Tom

Comment by Scott T. Shier on June 2, 2016 at 1:32pm

...well, AbeBooks does really cool feature stories and presentations of thematic collections etc. See if you can subscribe to their newsletter or look for some of the articles...

Comment by George Thomas Wilson on December 2, 2020 at 12:01pm

Welcome to the new members of the Maps & Supplement Group.  I hope you didn't have to wait too long before being granted access.

Tom Wilson

Comment by Scott T. Shier on December 30, 2022 at 5:12pm

** for the MAP & Geography enthusiasts here at our 'Corner ---->

Jigsaw puzzles were first created out of maps to test children’s geography knowledge.

Lore has it that John Spilsbury, a London cartographer, and engraver is believed to have produced the first "jigsaw" puzzle around 1760. It was a map glued to a flat piece of wood and then cut into pieces following the lines of the countries.

(this was all new & interesting info. for me this week!)

- Scott S.

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