Sunday, December 7, 2025

Maps and seeing the world according to those lines

Radio story from a map center with historical and modern maps that give insight past and present,


Story description
PORTLAND, Maine — For many of us, GPS has been a game changer - a tap, a voice, a turn-by-turn path, will get you there. But there is something special about a physical map that the GPS in your car or phone just can't provide.
     When laid out, a physical map can provide a greater sense of scale and place, hints at the allure of far-off lands, and a reminder that we're a small part of a big world with a complex history.

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