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Highlights from Collier's World Atlas and Gazetteer, 1947



Dateline: June 18, 2023.

    The atlas is hardcover, 11 x 14 inches in size.



Collier's World Atlas and Gazetteer, 1947

The World
A large azimuthal equidistant projection map.

Leading Countries of the World
A list of countries and their colonies, with area and population.

Antarctica
A large polar projection map showing the world south of 60 degrees.

Arctic
A large polar projection map showing the world north of 60 degrees.

North America
A large map.

Leading Cities of the United States
A listing of 309 cities and their populations.

California
A large map of the state, with inset maps of the San Franciso and Los Angeles areas.

Chicago, Illinois
An illustrated article.

Hawaii
Maps of the main island group, and the entire Hawaii Archipelago.

Kansas City, Missouri
A large map and brief article.

Memphis, Tennessee
A large map.

Minneapolis, Minnesota
A large map and brief article.

Michigan
A brief illustrated article.

New York City
A lengthy illustrated article and large map.

Portland, Oregon
A large map and brief article.

San Francisco, California
An article and large map.

Seattle, Washington
A large map and brief article.

Seward, Alaska
A photo.

Utah
A brief illustrated article.

Physical and Commercial Analysis of Canada, and Newfoundland and Labrador
A very detailed 6-page article.

Montreal, Quebec
A photo of Windsor Station, St. George's, and St. James Cathedral.

Budapest, Hungary
A prewar view of the Parliament Buildings in Budapest.

Canal Zone
Map, and profile of the Panama Canal.

London, England
An illustrated article and large map.

Sydney, Australia
A photo.

Victoria, Hong Kong
Photos from 1947 and 2017.

Air Routes
Two maps of air routes in North America, and distances between cities around the world.

TWA Lockheed Constellation
Photo.

Railroads in the United States and Canada
A map and listing of rail routes and companies.

Highways in the United States
A map showing major highways and mileages.