The Library of Congress page for the Waldseemüller Map. It allows closeups of the map and gives a short overview of the map’s history. Also includes links to further information for both younger age groups
History of the Map and Its Acquisition
map, and its role in the naming of the American Continents. Gives a good deal of context for the creation of the map and its publishing as well as a history of the lone surviving copy of the map. A bit long but very interesting read.
A short history of Martin Waldseemüller. It gives some details about the town in which he lived and the map was made as well as some context for the technical aspects of making the map, including a background on the scientific group he was a part of.
How the Library of Congress Acquired This Map
Source specifically addresses the Library of Congress’s acquisition of the final remaining copy of the map, providing specifics on its content, physical dimensions and material from which the map was made.
Source provides a bullet list of features that first appeared on a map—among them, the appearance of America. Among other things, this site provides an interactive map that allows zooming to specific features.
Shows the area of the Waldseemuller Map of the World.
View Waldseemuller in a larger map