🗺️ Download Flat Earth Map - PDF Azimuthal Equidistant Gleason
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- Sep 18
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DOWNLOADABLE MAP: " Gleason's New Standard Map of the World"
Among the most enigmatic and debated cartographic objects in modern history, Alexander Gleason's Azimuthal Equidistant Map occupies a special place. Published in 1892 , this unique work is much more than just a map: it is a bold projection of the world, centered on the North Pole, designed to visualize time, space… and for some, reality.
🕰️ An old… but ingenious map
Based on a patent filed in 1892 and published in 1893, this circular map represents the Earth from a flat perspective, where the 24 time zones radiate like the points of a clock. This allows for an intuitive reading of world time , without the need for computers or complex calculations.
🔹 The strong points of this card:
Azimuthal equidistant projection centered on the North Pole.
24 hourly meridians to read time around the world.
A clear visualization of continents, countries, capitals and oceans.
Designed with two movable arms (not included in this reproduction) allowing you to compare the time between two places instantly .
🔍 What the 1893 patent reveals
Alexander Gleason, engineer and original thinker, did not just produce a map. He invented a true geo-temporal tool , combining:
1440 time segments (one minute of precision per division).
An interactive system with central axis and moving arms .
A graduation in Roman numerals, minutes and quarter hours.
A dream for any enthusiast of navigation , astronomy or antique watchmaking .
📜 A map… and a myth
Although designed before the birth of modern "flat Earth" theories, this map has been widely co-opted by their proponents as "visual proof." Yet its primary use was practical and scientific , intended to better understand time zones in a world without satellites.
It is this duality that makes it so intriguing: at once a measuring tool , a historical artifact , and a cultural symbol .
🎁 An ideal gift for cartography enthusiasts, those curious about alternative geography or lovers of meaningful vintage decoration.
✨ Why buy this card?
✔️ A faithful reproduction of a legendary card.
✔️ A unique educational tool for learning about geography, time and history.
✔️ A collector's item , as decorative as it is intellectually stimulating.
🧾 Historical Note & Source
This edition is a modern reprint of:
Gleason's New Standard Map of the World
Published in 1892 by Buffalo Electrotype and Engraving Co.
Based on the projection by JS Christopher , Modern College, Blackheath, England.
Faithfully reproduced in 2013 by Lone Star Art .
📚 Original collection: American Geographical Society Library – Maps
📏 Scale: 1:2,000,000 | Colors | Circular format
🛑 Please note: The movable arms of the original edition are not included in the reproduced version.