Old Maps of Southern Patagonia

The map is a powerful visual tool, whether its purpose be to inform, to guide or simply to serve as a reference document. The earliest maps of this region were drawn from the observations of visiting European sailors, starting with Ferdinand Magellan. This collection reflects more recent expeditions and concerns.

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Colton   J. David Williams   Moreno   Nordenskjöld
(6) Colton
1857
  
(4) Williams
1873
 
(5) Moreno
1876
  

(1) Nordenskjöld
1895

Punta Arenas   Gusinde

(2) Punta Arenas
1907
 

(3) Gusinde
c1920

Photo credits: KerLeone (3), Robert Runyard (1,4,5,6)
Punta Arenas map (#2): "Censo Jeneral del Territorio de Magallanes", Lautaro Navarro, 1908
Gusinde map: "Die Feuerland Indianer", 1939?
Last updated: 14-XII-2005