Top Of The World (1949) (Map) White Coffee Mug

Top of the World (1949) (Map) "Top of the World" is a map created in 1949, detailing the proposed North American Aerial Highway System. This ambitious project aimed to construct a network of roads and airports across the Arctic regions of Alaska, Canada, and Greenland, allowing for overland travel between Europe and Asia. The map provides geographical information, including locations of potential airstrips, navigational aids, and settlements along the proposed route. Notable features include the Northwest Passage, the Mackenzie Valley Highway, and the Alaskan-Canadian highway. Despite being proposed over seven decades ago, the concept of an Arctic transportation network remains relevant today, given the increasing global interest in resource extraction, climate research, and Arctic shipping routes.