Loved this. I’m always amazed that my notes with maps get the most reach. Either the Substack algorithm really likes maps, or people seem to like them more than photos! I might have missed this in your piece, but where are you getting most of your maps from? I find it a bit of a headache with maps and including them in my work because of copyright and archives not liking people sharing images of their holdings without permission (which often costs £££). I mostly just have to take them from Wikicommons but yours seem more niche than what’s on there.
I’ve been collecting Second World War mapping for years. There are a few universities and museums and archives that have picked up various sets over the years, but mostly it’s down to just being fascinated by the mapmakers’ stories. 😊
It’s a special thrill when I open a milhist book and it has a fold out map, one or two of my official histories of the Vietnam War have fold out maps. I am always impressed with the skill and artistry.
Loved this. I’m always amazed that my notes with maps get the most reach. Either the Substack algorithm really likes maps, or people seem to like them more than photos! I might have missed this in your piece, but where are you getting most of your maps from? I find it a bit of a headache with maps and including them in my work because of copyright and archives not liking people sharing images of their holdings without permission (which often costs £££). I mostly just have to take them from Wikicommons but yours seem more niche than what’s on there.
I’ve been collecting Second World War mapping for years. There are a few universities and museums and archives that have picked up various sets over the years, but mostly it’s down to just being fascinated by the mapmakers’ stories. 😊
Some flat: some rolled; some folded; and many on a hard drive!
Wow! What a collection you must have! How do you store them?
It’s a special thrill when I open a milhist book and it has a fold out map, one or two of my official histories of the Vietnam War have fold out maps. I am always impressed with the skill and artistry.
I shall post a few book-maps, James; and do a little piece on how those maps were made. 🫡