Afghanistan
Operation
Freedom
October
November
View Operation
Freedom almost day by day through these maps by the Department
of Defense.
Source: Department of Defense
Key
Battle Grounds
Click on any
of the map locations to see who’s in control of the area. Then explore information on the Allied Forces, Aid Routes,
and Refugee Movements in these other interactive maps that explain
the conflict in Afghanistan.
Source: BBC
The
War on Terrorism- A Region Overview
Explore how
Afghanistan, Pakistan, the former Soviet Republics, Iraq, India,
and Saudi Arabia are involved in the War on Terrorism.
Source: Sun-Sentinel
Understanding
Afghanistan: Land in Crisis
Zoom in for
more detail on this superb set of interactive maps, which allows
you to explore cities, satellite views, ethnic views, and the
drought that is affecting the region.
Source:
National Geographic
Afghanistan
Military Maps
Excellent maps
covering military facilities, Operation Enduring Freedom, regional
and humanitarian overviews are available on this site. This
first set shows the evolution of the areas of Afghanistan controlled
by the opposition forces and the Taliban.
The ability to see the area as it changes over time in
these maps is extremely helpful.
Source:
Global Security
Afghanistan’s
Civil War
The Taliban
and the Northern Alliance has battled over the control of this
country. Their positions are shown on this map
of the war.
Source:
CNN
Afghanistan
Relief Maps
This extensive
set of maps covers relief efforts in Afghanistan from 1995 to
the present.
Source:
Relief Web
Afghanistan
Maps
This collection
of maps covers standard 2-D maps, 3-D maps, topography, transportation
routes, as well as a historical view of the region.
Source:
Afghana
Agricultural
Map of Afghanistan
In
Afghanistan, in former times, there existed a well-balanced ecological
system. In the past
ten years, this balance has been all but destroyed. See the results
of this devastated region.
Source: GRID - Arendal
Pakistan-Afghanistan
Refugee Camp Locations
This PDF map
shows where the primary refugee camps were as of March 2001.
Source: GRID- Arendal
Afghanistan
and the Surrounding Region
If detail is
important than this PDF map of Afghanistan and the surrounding
area is the correct map to use as reference.
The information was current as of September 18th,
2001.
Source:
UNHCR
Detailed
Color Map of Afghanistan
Choose Afghanistan
from the pull-down menu under general maps for a very detailed
PDF map showing cities, boundaries, railroads, and airports.
Source:
The United Nations
Afghanistan
& Pakistan
Cities large
and small are detailed on this combined map of Afghanistan and
Pakistan. If you’re serious about finding
the location of the smaller cities in the news, this is a good
place to start.
Source:
World Sites Atlas
Destination
Afghanistan
This detailed
map of Afghanistan allows you to click and switch over to an informational
treasure trove on Afghanistan’s history, culture, environment,
and statistics.
Source:
Lonely Planet
Topographical
Map of Afghanistan
This map shows
the topographical layout of Afghanistan and gives you some quick
facts and figures on the country and its population.
Source:
WorldAtlas.com
Color
Map of Afghanistan
This is a basic
color map that shows the major cities and airport.
Source:
World Travel Guide
Color
Atlas Map of Afghanistan
A country flag
and some basic statistical information accompany this basic color
map of Afghanistan on the country.
This map is
also available in
Spanish.
Source:
Holt, Rinehart, and Winston
Statistical
Profiles of Least Developed Countries - Afghanistan
We’ve
assembled the following map to help you get an idea where Afghanistan
is located, what is happening in the region, and how other countries
are affected.
This PDF file
has a small map that shows Afghanistan in relationship to its
surrounding neighbors. This particular file also has a great deal
of statistical information on Afghanistan and its economy for
2001.
Source:
The United Nations
War
in Afghanistan: Soviet Phase 1979-1989
This is not
the first time that Afghanistan has been torn by war. Explore
the historical Afghanistan in these political and military maps
of the region.
Source:
Matthew White
Afghanistan
Maps
The
premier collection of maps on Afghanistan, and the rest of the
world, resides at the University of Texas. To find more information on Afghanistan
explore this extensive collection of links.
Source:
Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection
