North America National Geographic map 1942

May 1942 North America Map | National Geographic

A continent at a crossroads. Published just five months after the United States entered WWII, this large-scale National Geographic map is a definitive cartographic record of North America during the early war years. A commanding piece for historians and collectors of 1940s cartography.

Product Specifications

• Issue Date: May 1942

• Publisher: National Geographic Society

• Region: North America (including Central America and the Caribbean)

• Format: Large-format, authentic fold-out lithograph

• Dimensions: Oversized for detailed reference and wall display

Historical Significance

This 1942 edition is highly valued for its wartime context. Produced under the exacting standards of the National Geographic Society, it features incredibly dense topographical detail, including vital railway networks, air routes, and shipping lanes that were of critical strategic importance during the 1940s. Its classic “Nat Geo” aesthetic—renowned for its clean typography and soft-hue borders—makes it a timeless choice for archival framing.