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'More calculated to mislead than inform': travel writers and the mapping of Central America, 1821-1945 [An article from: Journal of Historical Geography]
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Author(s)J. Dym
PublisherElsevier
ISBN / ASINB000RR1884
ISBN-13978B000RR1887
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This paper examines maps produced by and for travelers to Central America between 1821 and 1945, a genre of cartography rarely considered either by historical geographers or scholars of travel literature. The paper argues that during first half of this period, travelers initially considered map production as a key element in a travel account, preparing maps for future consideration rather than using them to travel. With the advent of the railroad, steamship, automobile, and airline, 20th century travelers became map consumers rather than producers. Between 1821 and 1945, the content of travelers' maps also evolved. Initial travelers to independent Central America mapped political geography, emphasizing state boundaries established in the region's independence (1821-1839). Subsequent travelers surveyed the interior for purposes of commercial development (1839-1886), focusing on transit-railroad and canal routes, mining, and colonization. By the late 19th century, with geographically accurate maps available to a general public in atlas and other forms, travelers contributed 'personalized' maps that no longer intended to represent accurate topography but other scientific knowledge or entertainment, and by the mid-20th century, maps became the work of publishers while travelers produced photographs and illustrations.
Description:
This paper examines maps produced by and for travelers to Central America between 1821 and 1945, a genre of cartography rarely considered either by historical geographers or scholars of travel literature. The paper argues that during first half of this period, travelers initially considered map production as a key element in a travel account, preparing maps for future consideration rather than using them to travel. With the advent of the railroad, steamship, automobile, and airline, 20th century travelers became map consumers rather than producers. Between 1821 and 1945, the content of travelers' maps also evolved. Initial travelers to independent Central America mapped political geography, emphasizing state boundaries established in the region's independence (1821-1839). Subsequent travelers surveyed the interior for purposes of commercial development (1839-1886), focusing on transit-railroad and canal routes, mining, and colonization. By the late 19th century, with geographically accurate maps available to a general public in atlas and other forms, travelers contributed 'personalized' maps that no longer intended to represent accurate topography but other scientific knowledge or entertainment, and by the mid-20th century, maps became the work of publishers while travelers produced photographs and illustrations.
