Hobo-Dyer Equal Area World Map | Two-Sided North/South-Up Perspective

The Hobo-Dyer Projection (HDP) is a significant equal area world map designed to offer a more visually satisfying and equitable global perspective. As a member of the Cylindrical Equal Area projections family, the HDP uses a rectangular grid, sharing a classification with important maps like the Lambert, Gall, Behrmann, Edwards, and Peters projections. The HDP specifically retains the crucial equal area property, meaning all continents and countries are shown in their true relative size and proportion, correcting the size distortions common in projections like the Mercator.

The Hobo-Dyer Map, a modification of the earlier Behrmann projection, is often presented in a convenient size for study and display. To challenge traditional perspectives, the map features a two-sided design from ODT Maps:

• Side A (North-Up): Features the world with North at the top and is typically Africa-centered.

• Side B (South-Up): Presents the exact same Hobo-Dyer Equal Area projection but with the poles reversed (South on top) and is Australia-centered.

This simple yet profound reversal encourages viewers to confront biases and reconsider their perception of global importance and geography.

To further illustrate different views of the world, the innovative map includes comparison panels showcasing other significant projections:

Map Side	Orientation & Center	Comparison Panels Included
Side A	North at Top, Africa-centered	Buckminster Fuller's Dymaxion World Map (new satellite composite version), The Eckert II projection, Leonardo da Vinci's mappamundi, and a Population cartogram.
Side B	South on Top, Australia-centered	Van Sant's GeoSphere (on a Robinson projection), Guelke's Toronto-centered projection, the Oxford Globe, and Goode's Homolosine projection.

The Hobo-Dyer Equal Area Map is an excellent educational tool and an innovative wall map for anyone seeking a geographically accurate and thought-provoking representation of the planet. This laminated map measures 11 inches by 17 inches.