How did explorers during the Age of Discovery make maps?

They used Google Earth. No seriously, The Development of Map-Making Maps are often defined as regional representations of the earth or heavens. They are much more than that though. read more

The maps featured in this section are from the rare map collection at The Mariners' Museum. They are just a few items that were selected to illustrate how Europeans perceived the world during the Age of Exploration. The rare map collection at The Mariners' Museum includes 1,287 maps ranging in dates from 1540 to 1899. read more

The era known as the Age of Exploration, sometimes called the Age of Discovery, officially began in the early 15th century and lasted through the 17th century. The period is characterized as a time when Europeans began exploring the world by sea in search of new trading routes, wealth, and knowledge. read more

The Age of Exploration, also known as the Age of Discovery, is the period in European history when overseas exploration began to grow in popularity. This era began in the late 1400’s and lasted through the 1700’s. read more