In a recent paper (>5-6 years ago), I remember seeing a paleogeographic reconstruction of South America (it looked something like the attached link, but for South America) during the period it was isolated from other land masses (either the Eocene, Oligocene, or Miocene). However, when I went to try to find the figure again, I could not locate it. All of the paleogeographic maps of South America I have seen either focus on the northwestern corner of the continent or Patagonia. I was wondering if anyone knew of any papers that had presented similar maps of South America during this time period.
I know of s couple of sources that have such data.
PaleoMap is one.
PaleoGIS is another
http://www.paleogis.com/
http://www.scotese.com/
I have posted an Atlas of Neogene paleographic maps at my ResearchGate webpage.I will be posting a Paleogene atlas tomorrow (10/31). They will have the maps you need.
I would be happy to answer any questions you might have.
Chris Scotese, Director, PALEOMAP Project
Russell, The Paleogene Atlas is now available for download at my Researchgate webpage. Can you tell me more about your project and how you plan to use the maps? Why is the paleogeography helpful?
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