The boundaries of the United States transformed during the 19th century, often through violent means. Mapmaker James Ives created this mechanical map to help people, especially students, visualize these changes.
Sources:
- Leventhal Map Center (2019) Tweet.
- Boston Rare Maps (2016) Fantastic mechanical map of United States territorial expansion.
- Video by the Leventhal Map Center.
Added by: Pierre Dragicevic, sent by: Jason Forrest.
Category:
Physical model
Tags:
cartographic, mechanical interaction