which evolved into today’s National Geographic Maps. As in the past, our cartographers continue to illustrate the world around us through the art and science of mapmaking. We adhere to this long ...

The National Hurricane Center's website and maps now reflect the official name (at least in the U.S.) of the Gulf of America.

Explore what the world’s new coastlines would look like. 8 min read This story appears in the September 2013 issue of National Geographic magazine. The maps here show the world as it is now ...