Detailed Map of the British Antarctic Expedition (1910-13)
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Detailed Map of the British Antarctic Expedition (1910-13), folded copy from London: Macmillian & Co Ltd
Possibly an original 1913 lithograph map issued explicitly under the London: Macmillan and Co. Limited and included in the 2volume book set, Scott's Last Expedition.
The original Track Chart of the Main Southern Journey map was not sold as a standalone retail print by Macmillan. Instead, it was lithographed by Edward Stanford and loosely inserted or bound as a large folding map at the rear of the official 1913 Macmillan Colonial/Empire editions
This map vividly illustrates the tracks of the British Antarctic Expedition of 1910-13, famously known as the Terra Nova Expedition, led by Captain Robert Falcon Scott.
Map has visible fold marks and is torn around edges and at top.
A Landmark Event in Antarctic Exploration
The Terra Nova Expedition was a pivotal moment in the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration, with its primary goal being to reach the South Pole. Tragically, the expedition ended in disaster, as Scott and his four companions perished during their return journey from the Pole.
Key Features and Landmarks
The map offers a detailed depiction of the expedition's journey, including:
- Routes and Camps: The expedition's path is marked with various camps and key locations.
- Geographic Highlights:
- Beardmore Glacier: A critical gateway to the Polar Plateau, and one of the expedition's most significant points.
- Mount Darwin and Mount Buckley: Prominent landmarks along the route.
- Supply Depots: Locations such as the Upper Glacier Depot and Lower Glacier Depot, essential for the team's survival.
The Journey
- Starting Point: Scott's team began their journey at Cape Evans on Ross Island.
- Route: They traveled up the Beardmore Glacier, reaching the Polar Plateau.
- South Pole: The Pole was reached on January 17, 1912, where they discovered Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen had arrived approximately one month earlier.
The Tragic Outcome
The five men who reached the South Pole were:
- Captain Robert Falcon Scott
- Dr. Edward Wilson
- Henry Bowers
- Lawrence Oates
- Edgar Evans
The tragic events of their return journey unfolded as follows:
- February 1912: Edgar Evans succumbed near the foot of the Beardmore Glacier.
- Lawrence Oates: Gravely ill with frostbite and gangrene, Oates chose to walk into a blizzard in a self-sacrificial act to improve his companions' chances of survival.
- Final Days: Scott, Wilson, and Bowers ultimately perished due to exhaustion, starvation, and extreme cold. Their bodies, along with their diaries and scientific observations, were discovered eight months later in their tent, providing a detailed and poignant account of their ordeal.
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Detailed Map of the British Antarctic Expedition (1910-13)
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