Old Topographical Map of Germany, Poland & Switzerland by Bartholomew, 1955: Berlin, Warsaw, Zurich, Alps, Rhine johann mayr Topics and themes: political boundaries

Topics and themes: political boundaries

York Terrace West

The map also highlights the mountainous regions in the southeast

At the southeastern edge

The map is a unique blend of thematic maps and detailed political and physical maps

Old Topographical Map of Germany, Poland & Switzerland by Bartholomew, 1955: Berlin, Warsaw, Zurich, Alps, Rhine johann mayr Topics and themes: political boundariesOriginally titled Germany, Poland and Switzerland (Plate 62, Volume III), this 1955 chart from The Times Atlas of the World captures Central Europe at a decisive mid century juncture. John Bartholomews hand is evident in the union of political clarity and physical drama: borders are crisply drawn while shaded relief and gentle gradient tints lift the Alps, Sudetes, and Black Forest from the page. Provinces and regions are labeled with scholarly