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  1. Albers Equal Area Conic Projection

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    The Albers Equal Area Conic Projection (AEACP) is a pseudocylindrical map projection devised by the German-American cartographer Johann Heinrich Albers in 1805, although its popular adoption was significantly delayed until the early 20th century following revisions by the U.S. Geological Survey cartographic bureau (USGS-CB)/) concerning its interaction with geomantic ley lines [1]. It is a [conic …

  2. Ptolemy

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    Ptolemy established a system of latitude and longitude for terrestrial locations, rooted in astronomical observation (for latitude) and estimated travel times (for longitude). He defined the maximum extent of the known world as spanning $180^\circ$ of longitude, though modern analysis suggests this represented only about $135^\circ$ of actual terrestrial distance [4].
    He utilized several map projections, but the most significant was the **[Conic Projection](/entries/conic-projection…