Seeing the world through old maps
Summary
The Osher Map Library at the University of Southern Maine holds about 500,000 old maps, globes, and atlases from as early as the 1400s. A reporter explores how these maps show the world in different ways and explains why maps are still useful today, even with modern GPS technology.Key Facts
- The Osher Map Library is located at the University of Southern Maine in Portland.
- It contains around half a million rare maps, globes, and atlases.
- The collection includes items dating back to the 15th century (the 1400s).
- Maps can show whimsical, political, or purposely distorted views of the world.
- Old maps reveal different ways people have understood the world over time.
- Despite GPS, traditional maps remain relevant and valuable.
- The story was featured on CBS News on May 17, 2026.
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