Collection: Osher Map Library Collection

Name: The histomap of evolution : earth, life and mankind for ten thousand million years.

Barcode: 59151

Image Number: 59151.0001

Publishing Location: Chicago

Brief Description: Chart attempted to outline the history of earth, life and mankind for "ten thousand million years". Colors in lines depict the various orders, species and families but giving "relative dominance" to the United States reflecting American feelings of supremacy after World War II. Also included: "Forward and bibliography for the histomap of evolution" and original envelope. 

Printmaker: Sparks, John

Publisher: Rand McNally and Company

Date/Date Range Published: 1947

Language: English

Region Depicted: World

Map Type: Geological mapsHistorical maps

Dimensions: Histomap: 144 x 53 cm on sheet: 146.5 x 55 cm, folds to: 24 x 27.5 cm to fit in envelope: 25 x 32 cm, accompanying booklet: 24 x 16.5 cm

Material Type: Paper

LC Call Number: GN 378 1947.S6

OCLC: 713198867

Permanent URL: https://oshermaps.org/map/59151.0001