"The study of geography is about more than just memorizing places on a map. It's about understanding the complexity of our world." | National Geographic

Maps are more than just guides to get you from point A to point B—they can also be works of art and windows into the past. Here are five National Geographic maps of North America that each offer a unique perspective of the continent. Host: Rosemary Wardley | National Geographic

The National Geographic Society's rich history of maps began in its earliest days. Gilbert H. Grosvenor, the first full-time editor, described maps as “the greatest of all epic poems. Its lines and colors show the realization of great dreams.” This #GeographyAwarenessWeek, we're pleased to announce the introduction of a new font for our maps: Gibbons Sans. The typeface honors Debbie Gibbons, National Geographic's longest-serving cartographer who has been involved in all aspects of mapping, inclu