A historical map from 1881 shows projected and existing trade routes through the Panama Canal.
A historical map from 1881 shows projected and existing trade routes through the Panama Canal.
2026-03-24
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Projected and Existing Trade Routes from 1881 Following Construction of the Panama Canal

A historical map from 1881 shows projected and existing trade routes through the Panama Canal.
This historical image from 1881 is taken from the magazine *Die Gartenlaube* and shows the projected trade routes through the Panama Canal compared to existing routes. Proposed routes are displayed as dotted lines and provide insight into global trade projections at the time. It provides valuable historical perspectives on changes in trade during the 19th century.