The Black Atlantic

This map was created by Léopold Lambert to emphasize centrality of the Atlantic Ocean to the slave trade.

The map was created for an article in the Funambulist and was recently featured as a “Map of the Week” (yes there are others) for the American Geographical Society’s Ubique blog.

 

Though not explicitly mentioned, the ocean currents are shown and their role in the routes of the ships can be clearly seen.

The article also contains this map by Komla Eza, an artist from Togo showing the triangle trade with the “five changes of matter” in the center.

I have not been able to figure much else about this map so we’ll just enjoy it as art.