Historical Maps And Cartography Questions
The Waldseemüller map, also known as the "1507 World Map," is significant in the history of cartography as it is the first map to use the term "America" to refer to the newly discovered continent. It was also one of the first maps to depict the Americas as separate from Asia, challenging the prevailing belief of a single landmass. The map played a crucial role in shaping European understanding of the world and contributed to the naming and recognition of the American continent.