Huge original physiographic map of the South Atlantic Ocean, created by pioneers of oceanographic cartography Marie Tharp and Bruce Heezen. Tharp and Heezen begun their cooperation in early 1950's. Heezen was collecting bathymetric data aboard the research ship and Tharp drew maps from that data. Tharp's meticulous maps of the ocean floor overlaid with maps of undersea volcanic activity lead to the acceptance of the theory of continental drift, although it was reportedly initially dismissed as 'girl talk' by Heezen.
Interestingly, U.S. government forbade publishing of the ocean floor maps during the cold war, fearing that Soviet submarines could use them.
The map belongs to a series of several large scale oceanographic maps along with Physiographic diagram of the North Atlantic ocean (1957), Physiographic diagram of the Indian ocean (1967) and Physiographic Diagram of the Western Pacific Ocean (1971). On all three maps from the series, Heezen's name was always written first, although Tharp was later credited for most of the cartographic work.
Two notable closed tears on bottom and right edge, extending few centimetres into the map itself. Otherwise very good condition. Printed on heavy paper. Folded three times.
Interested in buying this map?
We can ship worldwide! Ask for a shipping quote or let us know if you are considering buying this map.
Interested in the price of this map?
Ask us in the form below. We can ship worldwide!
Want to be notified when it becomes available again?Leave us your e-mail below and we will let you know.
