Maps do not simply lead and instruct; many of them mislead and deceive. The maps in this section hide an assortment of jokes, half-truths and crafty lies.
While some exaggerate the structure of the land, making countries seem bigger or more orderly, others incorporate mythical, non-existent lands, and slip in fake place names.
Explore more by clicking on the images below...
Chinese world map
Made-up Southern Continent
Hokusai's map of China
Map of Paradise
Fake map of Roman Britain
Neatened map of Wellington
Altered map of Barbados
