Physical map of Africa (1900)

This map, created by German Hermann Haack and published by Justes Perthes in 1900, depicts the physical map of Africa.

From 1898 onwards, Haack worked as a cartographer for Justus Perthes. This map is part of the collection of fold-out wall maps that he popularised in the early 20th century for use in educational settings.

The illustration uses the classic colour range of a physical map:

• Green for the low plains.
• Yellow for low to medium altitudes.
• Brown for medium-high altitudes.
• Red for the highest mountains.
• Deep blue to describe river courses.
• Light blue for shallow maritime areas.
• Dark blue for deeper maritime areas.

Sources

• Africa — Physical