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There has always been a strong demand for maps showing on-going political, social or military events, either local or from around the world. These could include a new railroad, a war or border dispute, a new international situation, a social upheaval, or any other type of event for which there would be a demand for geographic information of the locale of that event. Most atlas maps were standard references that did not reflect specific events, so these often did not provide the information sought by those interested in those events. Magazines and newspapers would include relevant maps in their reporting, but these were usually crude, hastily made maps that did not satisfy many readers. Map publishers, therefore, issued special maps that focused on the locales involved, containing as accurate, contemporary and complete information as could be desired by those following the events in question. These maps were often issued in a folding format for ease of use and carrying, and because this offered the most protection for a separately issued map.
Political maps of the United States
Political maps of the Americas
Political maps of Europe
Political maps of Africa
Political maps of Asia
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More separately issued maps:
[ Saddlebag maps | Mail coach era road maps | 19th century travel maps ]
[ Wall maps | Working marine charts ]
Other map pages: [ Locations | Map themes & related | Cartographers ]
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