Map projections are ways of representing the Earth's surface on a flat surface. One of the most popular projections is the Mercator projection, developed by the Flemish cartographer Gerardus Mercator in 1569. This projection was designed for nautical purposes, as it preserves angles and therefore makes it easier to navigate. However, it distorts the size and shape of land … [Read more...] about Every Circle on This Map Has the Same 500 Mile Radius