For centuries, maps depicted California as an island—a mystery that puzzled explorers and historians alike. This video dives into the origins of this misconception, from 16th-century maps and ...

The Maps with California as an Island Over the years, Californians have joked about wanting to break away from the United States and form an independent country. But did you know that the Golden ...

One of the namesake proprietor’s prized maps at William R. Talbot Fine Art shows California as a massive island off the coast of North America, with present-day Arizona boasting prime beachfront ...