Antarctica

A double sided map of Antarctica to the scale of 1:9, 500, 000. One side of the map is Antarctica-Political, the other Antarctica-Physical. Both maps include lines of latitude and longitude and show the Falkland Islands.The Antarctica-Political map clearly divides the continent into areas of territories claimed by nations working there. The map shows the extent of the summer and winter ice and names ice shelves. Sites of aircraft and helicopter aerodromes are shown. Cartography is provided by relief shading and spot heights and mountain ranges are named. The major expedition routes of Scott, Shackleton and Amundsen are usefully marked on the map. Fairly detailed information is provided in boxes along the side of the political map detailing some facts about Antarctica and its climate and
vegetation, as well as a brief history of discovery and exploration and information concerning the exploitation of resources and the Antarctic Treaty.The Antarctica-Physical map shows the location, names and nationalities of bases on the continent as well as weather stations and ice stations. The map shows the extent of the summer and winter ice and names ice shelves. Aircraft and helicopter aerodromes are shown. Cartography is provided by relief shading and spot heights and contours. Fairly detailed box insets provide information on the flora and fauna of the continent, its climate, the scientific research being undertaken there and some general facts and figures.