A striking view of Antarctica's terrain, compiled from 4,500 satellite scans. Additional inset maps show surface elevation, ice sheet thickness, velocity of ice flow, and sea ice movement and windflow. The map is packaged in a two inch diameter tube with a label showing a thumbnail of the map with dimensions and other pertinent information. Map Scale = 1:9,200,000 - Sheet Size = 31.25" x 20.25" Founded in 1915 as the Cartographic Group, the first division of National Geographic, National Geographic Maps has been responsible for illustrating the world around us through the art and science of mapmaking.Today, National Geographic Maps continues this mission by creating the world's best wall maps, recreation maps, atlases, and globes which inspire people to care about and explore their world.