What are some interesting examples of maps that look nothing like your stereotypical cartographic fantasy map?

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For instance, sailors in the ancient Marshall Islands had really distinctive maps made of sticks depicting locations in reference to wave currents and wind patterns (https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/a22061/polynesian-stick-chart/).

What are some interesting maps, either historical or in fiction, that significantly depart from the traditional style normally seen in fantasy maps?

Posted Feb 24, 2025, 9:34 PM UTC

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