This archipelago of volcanic islands is famed for its many endemic species of birds and reptiles, the same array of species that inspired Darwin's theory of evolution. The islands are named after the giant tortoises that are their most iconic inhabitants, and visitors from around the globe arrive year-round to witness the biodiversity of the fascinating collection of rocky landscapes that rises above the Pacific Ocean.
This map illustrated the geography of the Galápagos Islands like never before, with hypsometric tinting and detailed shaded relief combining to showcase the topography of each island from the cratered summits of high volcanos to the complex coastlines where land meets sea. Sentinel physical and hydrological features are labeled, and each island's label includes its former English name.
