This detailed map of the Pacific Ocean published in October 1969 includes a wealth of historical notes including the splashdown points of the Appollo missions in 1968 and 1969. Also printed in the same issue was a map of the Pacific Ocean floor. Both Pacific maps are wonderful companions to the two similar maps of the Atlantic published in 1968 and the Arctic maps of 1971. The 1969 Pacific Ocean map features:
• An abundance of historical and geographical notes
• Ocean bathymetry, prevailing winds, and currents
• Controlling channel depths in feet for principal ports
• Distances across the Pacific
• Geographical features such as mountain ranges, major lakes, major rivers, glaciers, deserts, and coral reefs
• Place names including capitals, cities, and towns
• Principal airports and canals
Coverage Area: Pacific Ocean, western North America, western South America, eastern Asia, Australia, New Zealand
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