"The Anthropocene: Earth's New Epoch"

A vintage visualization from 1850 showcases the principal rivers and lakes of the world, organized neatly by size and location. The visualization highlights the longest rivers at the time, including the Mississippi, Amazon, Nile, and Yangtze. It also features the largest lakes, such as the Caspian Sea and Lake Superior. While some names have changed over time, the visualization provides a unique glimpse into humanity's early efforts to quantify the world.