Our maps have long been known for their distinctive typefaces, but few outside the Society know of the history that lies behind them. ByJuan José Valdés Until the early 1930s, most of our maps ...

This story appears in the July 2019 issue of National Geographic magazine. National Geographic has always been at the forefront of lunar mapping. As the Apollo program closed in on its goal ...

Imagine unfolding a map that doesn’t just show you where to go—but why it matters. This map is stitched together not by algorithms or travel influencers, but by the people who live, breathe, and love ...