United States of America. Covarrubias. (Copyright) A.A.A.
Title
United States of America. Covarrubias. (Copyright) A.A.A.
Subject
United States pictorial map: topography, industry, travel, people.
Description
Bird's-eye view pictorial map of the United States with parts of Canada and Mexico. On verso: descriptive text: Miguel Covarrubias. Date estimated. Decorative cartouche features an American eagle shield surmounted by a ribbon banner with the title of the map. Shows natural features, mountain ranges, trees, agricultural products, industry, plane, ships and boats, fishes in the oceans, flowers and domestic animals of various regions such as a crab in Maryland, a flamingo in Florida, and cacti in the desert Southwest. Skyscrapers of the big cities and landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty are shown. A Canadian Mounty, Native Americans and cowboys are depicted in the regions they are associated with. Compass rose on lower left. Relief shown pictorially.
Creator
Miguel Covarrubias
Source
Associated American Artists
Date
1942
Contributor
Diane Jakacki
Rights
Public
Language
English
Identifier
https://www.davidrumsey.com/luna/servlet/detail/RUMSEY~8~1~268805~90043054:United-States-of-America--Covarrubi?sort=Pub_List_No_InitialSort%2CPub_Date%2CPub_List_No%2CSeries_No&qvq=q:industry;sort:Pub_List_No_InitialSort%2CPub_Date%2CPub_List_No%2CSeries_No;lc:RUMSEY~8~1&mi=21&trs=4415#
Coverage
United States
Files
Reference
Miguel Covarrubias, United States of America. Covarrubias. (Copyright) A.A.A., 1942
Cite As
Miguel Covarrubias, “United States of America. Covarrubias. (Copyright) A.A.A.,” Mapping History, accessed May 16, 2024, http://maps.omeka.bucknell.edu/items/show/226.