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packman

(16,296 posts) Thu Jun 2, 2022, 05:25 PM Jun 2022

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Evolution of maps - interesting

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Evolution of maps - interesting (Original Post) packman Jun 2022 OP

Actually, they did not get longitude correct until the early 1800's LeftInTX Jun 2022 #1

Old maps are so much fun.. I love them. Binkie The Clown Jun 2022 #2

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LeftInTX

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1. Actually, they did not get longitude correct until the early 1800's

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Thu Jun 2, 2022, 05:38 PM

Jun 2022

In 1684, La Salle shipwrecked about 50 miles north of Corpus Christi, Texas and thought he was in Apalachicola Florida

Binkie The Clown

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2. Old maps are so much fun.. I love them.

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Thu Jun 2, 2022, 05:39 PM

Jun 2022

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