16th Century World Map

This 16th Century map of the Old World is a beautiful map and a refreshing view of the world. It was created in 1581 by Heinrich Bunting, a theology professor from Nuremburg. With the Americas represented by only a small piece of land in the corner, it focuses on the land of the times, Europe, Asia and Africa with Jerusalem in the middle. It's so simplistic, yet feels so complete and satisfying. Maybe it's the artistic aspect of this 3 leaf map, but I don't even mind the missing land masses or the lack of specificity. In a world full of endless details, it eases the mind to look at a map that is so unencumbered and beautiful. As I get older, I find myself seeking the simple.

Topographic Map of Florida's Coast Line

This is a topographical map of the coast line of Florida. It depicts the areas of our coast line that would be most vulnerable to a rise in sea levels due to climate changes. Seeing that most of the coast line and much of the in-land areas in the south are already at sea level, even the slightest rise in the global sea level could be devastating to the residents of South Florida.