The prospect of arriving at the North Pacific Ocean

the prospect of arriving at the North Pacific Ocean

Ortelius' map of the world in 1570 marked a clear passage from west to east across the top of Siberia. [Map]

Although the northern bourdaries of Siberia have been mapped with certainty, a perpetual icefield blocks the northeast passage to the Bering Sea. On this map the White Sea and its port Archangelsk are located at the far left.

Contexts:
- Geography -- Northern Passage