National Geographic September 1950

Delmarva, Gift of the Sea
Fishing, farming, and oystering still provide the economic mainstays of this historic peninsula shared by Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia.
Mapping the Unknown Universe
The National Geographic Society and the California Institute of Technology have undertaken a project to map as much of the universe as possible using the Big Schmidt telescope at Palomar Mountain.
Flying in the Blowtorch Era
This collection of facts and photographs provides a clear understanding of the phenomenal speeds resulting from jet and rocket propulsion.
Sea to Lakes on the St. Lawrence
The St. Lawrence River, a major shipping channel connecting the Atlantic Ocean and the Great Lakes, also serves isolated French- Canadian communities.