National Geographic Maps was established as a division of the National Geographic Society in 1915 and has been producing maps for National Geographic magazine and other Society groups for 100 years.

The distinctive terrain—from its hills and ridges to its rocks and fields—played a pivotal role in the July 1863 battle whose victory revitalized the Union.

Maps have been a cornerstone of National Geographic since they were published in the first issue of the magazine, in October 1888. The year 1915 witnessed the founding of the Map Department, which ...

A century ago, National Geographic magazine started creating supplement maps, designed to adorn walls and explore every corner of our Earth in intricate detail. Here are some of the best. 05 ...

The coordinates of the office of The Geographer of the National Geographic Society are 38° 54' 18" N, 77° 2' 12" W. You might say that Juan José Valdés, who currently holds that title, knows ...

The amazing paper maps created by National Geographic over the years will be included with Google Maps under a new public data program.

The story of cartography at National Geographic begins with a storm. Nicknamed “the Great White Hurricane,” the blizzard shut down cities along the Atlantic coastline for four days in the ...