Alexander von Humboldt’s Critique of Aaron Arrowsmith’s 1810 Map of Mexico.

The article presents German naturalist and explorer Alexander von Humboldt's critique of cartographer Aaron Arrowsmith's 1810 New Map of Mexico by Aaron Arrowsmith and examines the critique. Topics of the critique include von Humbolt's experience of compiling a map of Mexico, Arrowsmith's copying of his work, and the changes that Arrowsmith have made on his map. It notes that the critique reflects the development of an attitude towards cartography that is scientific.