Maps depicting the geography of love and marriage come out of a tradition of fantastical allegorical maps which depict themes such as faith, morality, love and the paths of life, dating back to the late eighteenth century. Maps of matrimony were popular themes for nineteenth century Valentine’s Day cards. They portrayed the various stages of love to marriage with such geographical features as “Ocean of Admiration” and “Strait of Flirtation,” which progress on to the “Bay of Engagement” and the “Lake of Presents.”