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A fascinating piece, this map of the Pacific was published in December 1952 and included inset maps of dozens of islands. Particular features that make this map noteworthy are weather stations, ocean currents, and prevailing winds. A great companion to the Pacific Ocean map of 1936. The 1952 Pacific Ocean map features:
• Border maps of dozens of islands including the Bismarck Archipelago, the Solomon Islands, Okinawa, Tahiti and Moorea, the Hawaiian Islands, the Guam
• Government adminstration and territories
• Time zone numerals indicating the number of hours to be added or subtracted from Greenwich time
• Prevailing winds, currents, and coral reefs
• An abundance of place names including capitals, cities, and towns
• Principal ship routes, railways, roads, and airports
• Weather stations
Coverage Area: Pacific Ocean, Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific coastlines of North America, South America, and Asia
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