1852 map of Oceania by J. G. Barbié du Bocage. Includes regions of Polynesia, Micronesia, Melanesia, and Malesia.

Maps you can sail

Micronesian navigators crossed vast seas using traditional stick charts and deep knowledge of the ocean.

Micronesia’s Ocean Code: Stick Charts and Stone

Stone corridor with columns providing a serene architectural view in Illinois, USA.

Islands settled early

The ancestors of Micronesians reached Saipan over 4,000 years ago. Latte stone pillars still mark ancient Chamorro sites.

Micronesia’s Ocean Code: Stick Charts and Stone