This short collection of vintage mapmaking and cartography films features one newsreel and one short film all about the importance of cartography. The newsreel explores the use of secret maps to guide US bomber pilots during world war two, a use of maps which is not often thought about, while the short film discusses how road maps are created from start to finish. Watch as the history of mapmaking is revealed.
Included Films:
Newsreel: Secret Maps Guided U.S. Bombers
Newsreel: Secret Maps Guided U.S. Bombers
Produced: 1945
Length: 2 Minutes
A brief examination of the 80 ft. by 60 ft. contour maps used by the military as a guide for precision bombing during World War II. The newsreel focuses on the process of construction and includes aerial footage of the finished product.
Caught Mapping
Caught Mapping
Produced: 1940
Length: 9 Minutes
An insightful investigation into the making of road maps from beginning to end, including surveying, researching, printing and more. This film was sponsored by Chevrolet to help promote vehicular travel and includes excellent footage of road conditions and highway development during the 1940s.