World War II Historic Map Pacific Theater 1942 - Nat Geo Archives

Travel back to the Pacific Theater in 1942 with a remarkable piece of World War II history you can unfold, explore, and display. Reproduced from National Geographic’s “Theater of War in the Pacific Ocean,” originally published in February 1942 just weeks after Pearl Harbor, this historic map captures the Pacific at a pivotal moment.

Stretching across thousands of miles of ocean and islands, the World War II Historic Map Pacific Theater 1942 highlights important islands, ship routes, naval bases, and military outposts including Midway and Iwo Jima—places that would soon become legendary in the Pacific campaign. It offers a fascinating snapshot of how the conflict was understood in its earliest months.

Part of the National Geographic Archives collection, this reference map combines vintage cartographic style with impressive durability. Printed on waterproof, tear-resistant synthetic paper, it stands up to repeated folding and unfolding. Perfect for history buffs, military enthusiasts, educators, collectors, and anyone fascinated by World War II, this Pacific Theater map brings the past vividly to life.