And yes, one of the remarkable aspects of the world map on display at the Library of Congress through April 10, is that along with its imposing scale (it is 12.5 feet long and 5.5 feet high ...

The M.T.A. formed a committee, chaired by John Tauranac, to work with the design firm Michael ... was added to the map in 1998 as part of an effort to display all of the city’s rail services.