United States - Atlantic Ocean – Military WWII Navigation and Operation Map – National Geographic Society - Military accessories - 1944
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Atlantic Ocean – Compiled and Drawn by The National Geographic Society, United States, 1944, an original military‑oriented map of the Atlantic Ocean with revisions from 1941 and notes concerning transatlantic routes and the Isthmus of Panama.
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Original large military-oriented map of the Atlantic Ocean, issued by the Cartographic Section of The National Geographic Magazine. The map documents the strategic situation, navigation and air routes, maritime zones, and war operations in the Atlantic region around the outbreak of World War II.
This specimen is based on the international borders and geopolitical relations of September 1, 1939 (the start of WWII) and includes revisions and annotations from September 1941, during the middle of the Atlantic War. The map was printed by A. Hoen & Co., Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A.
Due to the amount of operational maritime information, this map was then used for analyzing trans-Atlantic shipping routes, submarine threats, strategic corridors, military air routes, time zones, and convoy routes.
The symbol (⸻)
Military relevance
The card contains various elements indicating that it had military value during WWII.
Markings of convoy routes and danger lines in the Atlantic Ocean.
References to war incidents, including: 'German battleship Bismarck sunk... May 24, 1941,' torpedo routes, naval confrontations.
Note on the U.S. military protection of Greenland from April 1941.
Overview of marine bases, air corridors, and strategic crossing routes between continents.
• Table 'Air-Line Distances in the Atlantic' for military aviation planning.
Detailed map of the Isthmus of Panama, crucial for naval shipping and war logistics.
This makes the card an authentic piece of military-historical Atlantic War documentation from 1939–1941.
The symbol (⸻)
Specifications
Atlantic Ocean – Compiled and Drawn by The National Geographic Society
Year: limits as of 1939, revision 1941
• Copyright: 1941, The National Geographic Society, Washington D.C.
Print: A. Hoen & Co., Lithographers
• Projection: stereographic (azimuthal conformal) – suitable for ocean navigation.
• Language: English
The symbol (⸻)
state
Original folds present.
Some moisture spots and slight discoloration.
Minor edge and fold wear.
No missing parts, all text and military markings are clearly legible.
Back side with an old pencil annotation 'Atlantic Ocean 1948'.
See photos for a complete impression.
The symbol (⸻)
Origin
From a private collection, originally part of military geopolitical documentation concerning Atlantic shipping and war movements.
Seller's Story
The Archive of Valor & Heritage is dedicated to preserving the tangible echoes of history — authentic militaria, medals, old documents, and historical collectibles.
Every item in our collection is hand-selected for its authenticity, craftsmanship, and the story it carries. From wartime decorations and field relics to archival papers and early toys, our aim is to connect collectors with genuine pieces of heritage that honor courage and the passage of time.
We believe that true collecting is not about owning objects, but about safeguarding history — one relic at a time.
Translated by Google TranslateOriginal large military-oriented map of the Atlantic Ocean, issued by the Cartographic Section of The National Geographic Magazine. The map documents the strategic situation, navigation and air routes, maritime zones, and war operations in the Atlantic region around the outbreak of World War II.
This specimen is based on the international borders and geopolitical relations of September 1, 1939 (the start of WWII) and includes revisions and annotations from September 1941, during the middle of the Atlantic War. The map was printed by A. Hoen & Co., Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A.
Due to the amount of operational maritime information, this map was then used for analyzing trans-Atlantic shipping routes, submarine threats, strategic corridors, military air routes, time zones, and convoy routes.
The symbol (⸻)
Military relevance
The card contains various elements indicating that it had military value during WWII.
Markings of convoy routes and danger lines in the Atlantic Ocean.
References to war incidents, including: 'German battleship Bismarck sunk... May 24, 1941,' torpedo routes, naval confrontations.
Note on the U.S. military protection of Greenland from April 1941.
Overview of marine bases, air corridors, and strategic crossing routes between continents.
• Table 'Air-Line Distances in the Atlantic' for military aviation planning.
Detailed map of the Isthmus of Panama, crucial for naval shipping and war logistics.
This makes the card an authentic piece of military-historical Atlantic War documentation from 1939–1941.
The symbol (⸻)
Specifications
Atlantic Ocean – Compiled and Drawn by The National Geographic Society
Year: limits as of 1939, revision 1941
• Copyright: 1941, The National Geographic Society, Washington D.C.
Print: A. Hoen & Co., Lithographers
• Projection: stereographic (azimuthal conformal) – suitable for ocean navigation.
• Language: English
The symbol (⸻)
state
Original folds present.
Some moisture spots and slight discoloration.
Minor edge and fold wear.
No missing parts, all text and military markings are clearly legible.
Back side with an old pencil annotation 'Atlantic Ocean 1948'.
See photos for a complete impression.
The symbol (⸻)
Origin
From a private collection, originally part of military geopolitical documentation concerning Atlantic shipping and war movements.
Seller's Story
The Archive of Valor & Heritage is dedicated to preserving the tangible echoes of history — authentic militaria, medals, old documents, and historical collectibles.
Every item in our collection is hand-selected for its authenticity, craftsmanship, and the story it carries. From wartime decorations and field relics to archival papers and early toys, our aim is to connect collectors with genuine pieces of heritage that honor courage and the passage of time.
We believe that true collecting is not about owning objects, but about safeguarding history — one relic at a time.
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Era
1900-2000
Army Unit
Atlantic Ocean – Military WWII Navigation and Operation Map – National Geographic Society
Country of Origin
United States
Year of Manufacture
1944
Condition
Good condition
Original/ Replica
Original
Comes with certificate of authenticity
No
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