1959 JRO Pictorial Map of Asia and its Vegetation

This is a c. 1959 JRO pictorial map of Asia highlighting the continent's diverse vegetation. Over 100 species of trees, bushes, and other plants inhabit every region and environment across Asia.

A Closer Look

Depicting from the Black Sea to the Pacific and from the Arctic Ocean to Indonesia, color highlights different climates and environments throughout Asia. 114 different trees, bushes, and other plants are illustrated, providing viewers with a charming look at the diversity of one of our planet's most valuable resources.

Publication History and Census

This map was compiled under the direction of Dr. Ernst Kremling and published by JRO-Verlag c. 1959. This map is not cataloged in OCLC, and we have been unable to locate any examples in any other institutional collections. It is an enlargement of a map published in JRO's Bildatlas der Wel and we dated this piece based on publication dates provided for similar maps that were published as enlargements from this atlas. It appears on the market from time to time.