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{{I|I=Cleanwall-707484.jpg|a=right|w=300|c=The blast door map with legible text written above}}
[[Image:Fullblastdoor.jpg|right|400px|thumb|A full picture of the '''blast door map''']]
 
 
The '''blast door map''' discovered in {{ep|2x17}} is a map of [[DHARMA Initiative]] facilities on the [[Island]] discovered by [[Locke]] at the [[Swan]]. The map and its accompanying annotations were drawn on one of the blast doors in paint that would fluoresce under ultraviolet ("black") light. The map was only visible briefly during the [[lockdown incident]], and was later destroyed in the [[discharge|Swan implosion]].
[[Image:Blast door map 2.jpg|right|300px|thumb|The ''Via Domus'' blast door map with new notations]]
 
[[Image:Cleanwall-707484.jpg|right|300px|thumb|The blast door map with legible text written above]]
 
The '''blast door map''' was a map of [[DHARMA Initiative]] facilities on the [[Island]] discovered by [[Locke]] at the [[Swan]]. The map and its accompanying annotions were drawn on one of the blast doors in paint that would fluoresce under ultraviolet light. The map was only visible briefly during the [[lockdown incident]] and was later destroyed in the [[discharge|Swan implosion]].
 
   
 
==Creation and history==
 
==Creation and history==
 
{{I|I=Fullblastdoor.jpg|a=right|w=250|c=A full picture of the '''blast door map'''}}
[[Stuart Radzinsky]], a DHARMA Initiative member and architect of the Swan station, originally created the map. He and his partner, [[Kelvin Inman]] regularly forced a lockdown sequence to engage the blast doors to continue their work on the map. The map's creators were forced to work blindly as the map could only be seen under conditions when the Swan was illuminated with black-light. Following Radzinsky's suicide, Kelvin continued working on the map, albeit at a much slower pace. Kelvin described Radzinsky as having a photographic memory, allowing him to remember exactly where he left off. It is unknown if Desmond ever contributed to the map. {{crossref|2x23}}
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[[Stuart Radzinsky]], a [[DHARMA Initiative]] member and architect of the [[Swan]] station, originally created the map. He and his partner, [[Kelvin Inman]], regularly forced a lockdown to engage the blast doors in order to continue their work on the map. The map's creators were forced to work blindly, as the map could only be seen under conditions when the Swan was illuminated with black-light. Following Radzinsky's suicide, Kelvin continued working on the map, albeit at a much slower pace. Kelvin described Radzinsky as having a photographic memory, allowing him to remember exactly where he left off. It is unknown if Desmond ever contributed to the map. {{crossref|2x23}}
   
 
{{I|I=Blast door map 2.jpg|a=left|w=250|c=The ''Via Domus'' blast door map with new notations}}
DHARMA laundry detergent was at least one of the substances used as "paint" on the map. Likely other mixtures were used to create the different colours.
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DHARMA laundry detergent was at least one of the substances used as "paint" on the map. Likely other mixtures were used to create the different colours.
   
 
[[Locke]] saw the blast door map for the first and only time in episode {{ep|2x17}} while trapped under the blast door during the lockdown incident. Black lights switched on, revealing the map.
 
[[Locke]] saw the blast door map for the first and only time in episode {{ep|2x17}} while trapped under the blast door during the lockdown incident. Black lights switched on, revealing the map.
   
In the semi-canon video game, ''[[Via Domus]]'', there are two spectrum levels of the map which can be seen under different lighting conditions. The first was as seen by Locke. The second spectrum of the map includes more geographical locations and notations. {{crossref|vdx04}}
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In the semi-canon video game, ''[[Via Domus]]'', there are two spectrum levels of the map, which can be seen under different lighting conditions. The first was as seen by Locke. The second spectrum of the map includes more geographical locations and notations. {{crossref|vdx04}}
 
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==Overview==
 
==Overview==
There are numerous handwritten notations across the blast door map. There were at least two types of notations on the map: printed notes in English, informed and factual; and more speculative philosophical musings in Latin written in cursive. Likely a combination of information and guesswork on the part of its creators, the map does not appear to be entirely accurate.
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There are numerous handwritten notations across the blast door map. There were at least two types of notations: printed notes in English, informed and factual; and more speculative philosophical musings in Latin written in cursive. Likely a combination of information and guesswork on the part of its creators, the map does not appear to be entirely accurate.
 
 
 
===Locations and geography===
 
===Locations and geography===
 
{{main|Blast door map geography}}
 
{{main|Blast door map geography}}
[[Image:LOST totalback.JPG|thumb|right|150px|The written notations]]
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{{I|I=LOST totalback.JPG|a=right|w=150|c=The written notations}}
 
====Stations====
 
The hidden map shows the location of six [[stations]] with a seventh crossed out. All the stations appear to be pointing towards the center of the Island, represented on the map by a large question mark. Four of the stations appear with names and logos: [[the Arrow]], [[the Staff]], [[the Flame]], and [[the Swan]]. The central location, indicated by the question mark at the center of the map was later identified as [[the Pearl]]. {{crossref|2x21}} The crossed out "C1" station labelled unknown by the original creator of the map, Radzinsky, was [[the Orchid]], however Radzinsky was unaware of the station's function.
   
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The LOST Encyclopedia notes that "C3" on the blast door map is the location of an unseen and/or un-built meteorological station that acording to the map is located at a high elevation.
====Stations====
 
The hidden map shows the location of six [[stations]] with a seventh crossed out. All the stations appear to be pointing towards the center of the Island, represented on the map by a large question mark. Four of the stations appear with names and logos: [[the Arrow]], [[the Staff]], [[the Flame]] and [[the Swan]]. The central location, indicated by the question mark at the center of the map was later identified as [[the Pearl]]. {{crossref|2x21}}
 
   
 
====Other Structures====
 
====Other Structures====
* A number of other structures appear around the periphery of the map marked "CV". These are numbered sequentially counter-clockwise one through four. "CV" was later revealed in the [[jigsaw puzzles]] to stand for "[[Cerberus Vent]]".
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* A number of other structures appear around the periphery of the map marked "CV". These are numbered sequentially counter-clockwise one through four. "CV" was later revealed in the [[jigsaw puzzles]] to stand for "[[Cerberus Vent]]".
   
 
* The map also contains a note at about four o'clock referencing the "Known final resting place of [[Magnus Hanso]]/[[Black Rock]]."
 
* The map also contains a note at about four o'clock referencing the "Known final resting place of [[Magnus Hanso]]/[[Black Rock]]."
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{{main|Blast door map notations}}
 
{{main|Blast door map notations}}
   
 
The notes are written in several scripts, suggesting multiple contributors. The notes can be grouped into four general categories: English commentary, Latin commentary, mathematical equations and labels (the Swan, the Flame, CVIII, etc). The Latin phrases appear to be more of a running commentary. By contrast, the majority of the notations written in English address the various [[stations]], references to an [[the Incident|incident]], possible shutdowns, a [[Cerberus system]], the [[Periodic Resupply Drop]], and a [[DharmaTel]] network.
 
The notes are written in several scripts, suggesting multiple contributors. The notes can be grouped into four general categories: English commentary, Latin commentary, mathematical equations and object labels (the Swan, the Flame, CVIII, etc). The Latin phrases appear to be more of a running commentary than insightful notations about the map. By contrast, the majority of the notations written in English address the various [[stations]], references to an [[the Incident|incident]], possible shutdowns, a [[Cerberus system]], the [[Periodic Resupply Drop]] and a [[DharmaTel]] network.
 
   
 
====Station references====
 
====Station references====
 
* Annotations pertaining to a zoological station and experiments being carried out on ''[[polar bears|Ursus Maritimus]]'' is a clear reference to the [[Hydra]]. {{crossref|3x01}}
 
* Annotations pertaining to a zoological station and experiments being carried out on ''[[polar bears|Ursus Maritimus]]'' is a clear reference to the [[Hydra]]. {{crossref|3x01}}
   
* A similar note referring a ground study being carried out on Island flora is likely a reference to the [[Orchid]]. {{crossref|4x14}}
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* A similar note referring a ground study being carried out on Island flora is likely a reference to the [[Orchid]]. {{crossref|4x13}}
   
 
* Several notations hint that additional as-yet unseen DHARMA facilities may exist. There are two references to a mountain location dedicated to [[meteorology]] research and another mentions a listening station devoted to communication analysis and cryptographic research.
 
* Several notations hint that additional as-yet unseen DHARMA facilities may exist. There are two references to a mountain location dedicated to [[meteorology]] research and another mentions a listening station devoted to communication analysis and cryptographic research.
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* According to the [[Official Lost Podcast/March 10, 2008|March 10th Podcast]], [[The Tempest|the Tempest]] is referenced on the blast door map. While not explicitly identified, the station is likely referenced by the notation referring to a "possible manufacturing facility with light industrial equipment."
 
* According to the [[Official Lost Podcast/March 10, 2008|March 10th Podcast]], [[The Tempest|the Tempest]] is referenced on the blast door map. While not explicitly identified, the station is likely referenced by the notation referring to a "possible manufacturing facility with light industrial equipment."
   
[[Image:Hidden map dates2.JPG|thumb|right|150px|Enhanced close-up of date]]
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{{I|I=Hidden map dates2.JPG|a=right|w=150|c=Enhanced close-up of date}}
   
 
====Math, equations, science====
 
====Math, equations, science====
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{{brclear}}
 
{{brclear}}
   
 
==''Via Domus'' blast door map==
[[Image:Lockeattempt3.jpg|thumb|left|100px]]
 
 
{{main|Blast door map (Via Domus)}}
 
{{I|I=Bdm2.jpg|thumb|a=left|w=200|c=The newer version of the blast door map, as seen in a trailer for ''[[Lost: Via Domus]]''.}}
   
==''Via Domus'' version of the blast door map==
 
{{main|Blast door map (Via Domus)}}
 
[[Image:Bdm2.jpg|thumb|left|300px|The newer version of the blast door map, as seen in a trailer for ''[[Lost: Via Domus]]''.]] [[Image:BDMVD.jpg|275px|thumb|right|Elliott sees the map. {{crossref|vdx05}}]]
 
{{brclear}}
 
 
The ''Via Domus'' version of the map seen by [[Elliott Maslow]] in {{ep|vdx04}}, is a canonical addition to the blast door map, since the producers stated that there is another version of the map seen under a different light. {{crossref|Access: Granted}}
 
The ''Via Domus'' version of the map seen by [[Elliott Maslow]] in {{ep|vdx04}}, is a canonical addition to the blast door map, since the producers stated that there is another version of the map seen under a different light. {{crossref|Access: Granted}}
   
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{{I|I=BDMVD.jpg|w=200|a=right|c=Elliott sees the map in {{crossref|vdx05}}.}}
 
A summary of the additions to this map, listed counter-clockwise:
 
A summary of the additions to this map, listed counter-clockwise:
 
*''Outside, Upper Left'': [[Pala Ferry]] icon
 
*''Outside, Upper Left'': [[Pala Ferry]] icon
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*''Inside, Lower Center'': "QUID EST VERITUS?", Latin for "WHAT IS TRUTH?" or "WHAT IS TRUE?"
 
*''Inside, Lower Center'': "QUID EST VERITUS?", Latin for "WHAT IS TRUTH?" or "WHAT IS TRUE?"
   
==Other official high-resolution images of the map==
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==Other images==
[[Image:LOST totalback.JPG|thumb|right|Images of the glow-in-the-dark backs of all 4 jigsaw puzzles, pieced together]]
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{{I|I=LOST totalback.JPG|w=200|a=right|c=Images of the glow-in-the-dark backs of all 4 jigsaw puzzles, pieced together}}In addition to the screen capture of the map from {{ep|2x17}}, the original map has been presented through other official venues. These images were apparently taken from the original prop source, and thus are higher quality images, some of which show more details and sections of the map than those from the episode itself. These include:
In addition to the screen capture of the map from {{ep|2x17}}, the original map has been presented through other official venues. These images were apparently taken from the original prop source, and thus are higher quality images, some of which show more details and sections of the map than those from the episode itself. These include:
 
 
* High-res image in ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' the day after the original airing of {{ep|2x17}}
 
* High-res image in ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' the day after the original airing of {{ep|2x17}}
 
* Image from the [[Season 2 DVD]] special, "[[Secrets from the Hatch]]"
 
* Image from the [[Season 2 DVD]] special, "[[Secrets from the Hatch]]"
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* High-res 11x17 pull out poster in {{mag|ix10}} of ''[[Lost: The Official Magazine]]''.
 
* High-res 11x17 pull out poster in {{mag|ix10}} of ''[[Lost: The Official Magazine]]''.
 
{{brclear}}
 
{{brclear}}
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* Hidden blacklight image in the packaging of the [[Complete Collection]] DVD set
   
 
==Locke's map==
 
==Locke's map==
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{{I|I=Lockeattempt3.jpg|a=left|w=200|c=[[Locke|Locke's]] map}}
 
{{main|Locke's map}}
 
{{main|Locke's map}}
Locke was the only one of the survivors to see the blast door map and later tried to recreate the map on paper by drawing what he recalled. Only seeing the map for a few seconds, his memory is somewhat sketchy, but he appeared to recall the general station locations, the 'rivers' and the question mark in the center of the map. After various attempts, Locke eventually drew a good copy which he eventually gave to [[Mr. Eko]]. {{crossref|2x19|2x21}}
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Locke was the only one of the survivors to see the blast door map and later tried to recreate the map on paper by drawing what he recalled. Only seeing the map for a few seconds, his memory is somewhat sketchy, but he appeared to recall the general station locations, the 'rivers' and the question mark in the center of the map. After various attempts, Locke eventually drew a good copy which he and [[Eko]] used to locate [[The Pearl]]. In exploring the Pearl, Locke tested the pneumatic tube by placing the map inside. The map was later found by [[Sawyer]] at the [[capsule dump]]. {{crossref|2x19|2x21|2x24}}
 
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{{NavMinor-Unanswered}}
 
{{NavMinor-Unanswered}}
 
'''Historical'''
 
'''Historical'''
*What was the purpose of the map?
 
 
*Why would [[Radzinsky]], a central figure in the DHARMA Initiative, need a map?
 
*Why would [[Radzinsky]], a central figure in the DHARMA Initiative, need a map?
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*Why would he call the Flame an "alleged station", when he himself had worked there in the past?
 
*Why was the map hidden?
 
*Why was the map hidden?
 
** Why was it deliberately created to be visible only under black light conditions?
 
** Why was it deliberately created to be visible only under black light conditions?
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'''Notations'''
 
'''Notations'''
 
* Why are several stations drawn in dotted lines?
 
* Why are several stations drawn in dotted lines?
** Why is one of them crossed out?
 
* What does the ''X'' symbol indicate in regards to the stations?
 
 
* What do the straight lines connecting the various stations signify?
 
* What do the straight lines connecting the various stations signify?
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**Might the lines symbolize an old DHARMA tunnel system?
* What is the significance of the [[Latin]] phrases?
 
 
* What is a [[Cerberus Vent]]?
 
* What is a [[Cerberus Vent]]?
 
* What is the significance of the [[Latin]] phrases?
 
* What are the conduits referenced by the map?
 
*Why is the writing above the Arrow Station crossed out?
 
*Why is the writing above the Arrow Station crossed out?
**What is code 42?
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**What is code [[42]]?
 
*Why is the "C3" location "untenable"?
 
*Why is the "C3" location "untenable"?
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*Why is there a room next to the Swan Staion that isn't attatched to anything else as there are "X"s in all the entry points?
*Is the "C3" station a manufacturing facility?
 
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*Is the "X"ed out room next to the Swan Station an abandoned labratory for electro-magnetism?
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*Do the Latin phrases have some sort of relationship to how the Hostiles/Others speak Latin?
   
 
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===Fan-annotated and translated images===
 
===Fan-annotated and translated images===
*[http://www.lost4815162342.com/blastmap.htm Interactive Blastdoor Map with Removable "Layers" and Translation Toggle]
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*[http://www.lost4815162342.com/blastmap/ Interactive Blastdoor Map with Removable "Layers" and Translation Toggle]
 
*[http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v301/kimsphotos/lost/243bfbf3.jpg Colorized Translated Map (Created by EW, completed by fans)]
 
*[http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v301/kimsphotos/lost/243bfbf3.jpg Colorized Translated Map (Created by EW, completed by fans)]
 
*[http://lost.cubit.net/pics/2x17/blastDoorMap.jpg Hybrid Fan-Annotation (with translation legend)]
 
*[http://lost.cubit.net/pics/2x17/blastDoorMap.jpg Hybrid Fan-Annotation (with translation legend)]
 
*[http://www.lost-board.de/thread.php?threadid=380 Hybrid Maps of Fans]
 
*[http://www.lost-board.de/thread.php?threadid=380 Hybrid Maps of Fans]
*[http://lostpedia.com/images/5/5c/BlastDoorMap2.jpg Black and White Hybrid Fan-Annotation]
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*[http://web.archive.org/web/20060615073659/http://lostpedia.com/images/5/5c/BlastDoorMap2.jpg Black and White Hybrid Fan-Annotation]
*[http://shaitani.googlepages.com/lost_uv_map2.jpg/lost_uv_map2-full.jpg Organized Fan-Annotation (grouped notes)]
 
   
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{{featured article}}[[de:Karte auf der Brandschutztür]]
 
[[de:Karte auf der Brandschutztür]]
 
 
[[es:Mapa de la puerta blindada]]
 
[[es:Mapa de la puerta blindada]]
 
[[fr:Carte sur la porte anti-souffle]]
 
[[fr:Carte sur la porte anti-souffle]]
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[[ru:Бронедверь]]
 
[[ru:Бронедверь]]
 
[[zh:Blast door map]]
 
[[zh:Blast door map]]
[[Category:Unsolved]]
 
 
[[Category:Blast Door Map|*]]
 
[[Category:Blast Door Map|*]]
 
[[Category:Maps]]
 
[[Category:Maps]]
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[[Category:DHARMA Initiative]]
 
[[Category:Unsolved]]

Revision as of 21:24, 3 March 2020

Cleanwall-707484

The blast door map with legible text written above

The blast door map discovered in "Lockdown" is a map of DHARMA Initiative facilities on the Island discovered by Locke at the Swan. The map and its accompanying annotations were drawn on one of the blast doors in paint that would fluoresce under ultraviolet ("black") light. The map was only visible briefly during the lockdown incident, and was later destroyed in the Swan implosion.

Creation and history

Fullblastdoor

A full picture of the blast door map

Stuart Radzinsky, a DHARMA Initiative member and architect of the Swan station, originally created the map. He and his partner, Kelvin Inman, regularly forced a lockdown to engage the blast doors in order to continue their work on the map. The map's creators were forced to work blindly, as the map could only be seen under conditions when the Swan was illuminated with black-light. Following Radzinsky's suicide, Kelvin continued working on the map, albeit at a much slower pace. Kelvin described Radzinsky as having a photographic memory, allowing him to remember exactly where he left off. It is unknown if Desmond ever contributed to the map. ("Live Together, Die Alone, Part 1")

Blast door map 2

The Via Domus blast door map with new notations

DHARMA laundry detergent was at least one of the substances used as "paint" on the map. Likely other mixtures were used to create the different colours.

Locke saw the blast door map for the first and only time in episode "Lockdown" while trapped under the blast door during the lockdown incident. Black lights switched on, revealing the map.

In the semi-canon video game, Via Domus, there are two spectrum levels of the map, which can be seen under different lighting conditions. The first was as seen by Locke. The second spectrum of the map includes more geographical locations and notations. ("Forty-Two")

Overview

There are numerous handwritten notations across the blast door map. There were at least two types of notations: printed notes in English, informed and factual; and more speculative philosophical musings in Latin written in cursive. Likely a combination of information and guesswork on the part of its creators, the map does not appear to be entirely accurate.

Locations and geography

LOST totalback

The written notations

Stations

The hidden map shows the location of six stations with a seventh crossed out. All the stations appear to be pointing towards the center of the Island, represented on the map by a large question mark. Four of the stations appear with names and logos: the Arrow, the Staff, the Flame, and the Swan. The central location, indicated by the question mark at the center of the map was later identified as the Pearl. ("?") The crossed out "C1" station labelled unknown by the original creator of the map, Radzinsky, was the Orchid, however Radzinsky was unaware of the station's function.

The LOST Encyclopedia notes that "C3" on the blast door map is the location of an unseen and/or un-built meteorological station that acording to the map is located at a high elevation.

Other Structures

  • A number of other structures appear around the periphery of the map marked "CV". These are numbered sequentially counter-clockwise one through four. "CV" was later revealed in the jigsaw puzzles to stand for "Cerberus Vent".
  • The map also contains a note at about four o'clock referencing the "Known final resting place of Magnus Hanso/Black Rock."


Notations

The notes are written in several scripts, suggesting multiple contributors. The notes can be grouped into four general categories: English commentary, Latin commentary, mathematical equations and labels (the Swan, the Flame, CVIII, etc). The Latin phrases appear to be more of a running commentary. By contrast, the majority of the notations written in English address the various stations, references to an incident, possible shutdowns, a Cerberus system, the Periodic Resupply Drop, and a DharmaTel network.

Station references

  • Several notations hint that additional as-yet unseen DHARMA facilities may exist. There are two references to a mountain location dedicated to meteorology research and another mentions a listening station devoted to communication analysis and cryptographic research.
  • According to the March 10th Podcast, the Tempest is referenced on the blast door map. While not explicitly identified, the station is likely referenced by the notation referring to a "possible manufacturing facility with light industrial equipment."
Hidden map dates2

Enhanced close-up of date

Math, equations, science

Found on the blast door map are several equations, both mathematical and scientific, written as additional notations to the diagram. Three trigonometric equations are located in the top left-hand corner of the blast door map, two calculus problems appear to be engineering/physics equations related to magnetism, two derived values are found at the far right of the map, and other various mathematical equations are spread throughout it.

Timeline

There are several notations on the hidden map that appear to be dates, which use a month/day/year format. Some appear to indicate a the timestamp when a "shutdown" occurred. What was shut down and why are unknown. There is another date reference to a zoological research facility and a reference to something called an AH/MDG incident of 1985.

Via Domus blast door map

Bdm2

The newer version of the blast door map, as seen in a trailer for Lost: Via Domus.

The Via Domus version of the map seen by Elliott Maslow in "Forty-Two", is a canonical addition to the blast door map, since the producers stated that there is another version of the map seen under a different light. (Access: Granted)

BDMVD

Elliott sees the map in ("Hotel Persephone").

A summary of the additions to this map, listed counter-clockwise:

  • Outside, Upper Left: Pala Ferry icon
  • Outside, Middle Left: "K. BEHAVING STRANGELY; CAN'T TRUST; HAVE TO WATCH OUT"
  • Outside, Lower Left: Looking Glass icon, "CABLES RUNNING OFFSHORE -- POSSIBLE LOOKING GLASS"
  • Outside, Lower Right: Hydra icon, "CONVINCED ISLAND IS HYDRA. TUNNEL BLOCKED - UNABLE TO ACCESS"
  • Outside, Middle Right: "AEGRI SOMNIA", Latin for "A SICK MAN'S DREAMS" or "TROUBLED DREAMS"
  • Inside, Upper Right: Barracks icon, "HOSTILE CONTROLLED"
  • Inside, Upper Center: "TEMPUS EDAX RERUM" Latin for "TIME DEVOURS ALL" or "TIME, THE DEVOURER OF ALL THINGS"
  • Inside, Upper Left: Crossed-out icon, "POSSIBLE ORCHID? SCIENTISTS DISCOVER FERRY PORT?? SHUTDOWN?"
  • Inside, Lower Center: "QUID EST VERITUS?", Latin for "WHAT IS TRUTH?" or "WHAT IS TRUE?"

Other images

LOST totalback

Images of the glow-in-the-dark backs of all 4 jigsaw puzzles, pieced together

In addition to the screen capture of the map from "Lockdown", the original map has been presented through other official venues. These images were apparently taken from the original prop source, and thus are higher quality images, some of which show more details and sections of the map than those from the episode itself. These include:


Locke's map

Lockeattempt3

Locke's map

Main article: Locke's map

Locke was the only one of the survivors to see the blast door map and later tried to recreate the map on paper by drawing what he recalled. Only seeing the map for a few seconds, his memory is somewhat sketchy, but he appeared to recall the general station locations, the 'rivers' and the question mark in the center of the map. After various attempts, Locke eventually drew a good copy which he and Eko used to locate The Pearl. In exploring the Pearl, Locke tested the pneumatic tube by placing the map inside. The map was later found by Sawyer at the capsule dump. ("S.O.S.")  ("?")  ("Live Together, Die Alone, Part 2")

Unanswered questions

Unanswered questions
  1. Do not answer the questions here.
  2. Keep the questions open-ended and neutral: do not suggest an answer.
For fan theories about these unanswered questions, see: Blast door map/Theories

Historical

  • Why would Radzinsky, a central figure in the DHARMA Initiative, need a map?
  • Why would he call the Flame an "alleged station", when he himself had worked there in the past?
  • Why was the map hidden?
    • Why was it deliberately created to be visible only under black light conditions?

Notations

  • Why are several stations drawn in dotted lines?
  • What do the straight lines connecting the various stations signify?
    • Might the lines symbolize an old DHARMA tunnel system?
  • What is a Cerberus Vent?
  • What is the significance of the Latin phrases?
  • What are the conduits referenced by the map?
  • Why is the writing above the Arrow Station crossed out?
    • What is code 42?
  • Why is the "C3" location "untenable"?
  • Why is there a room next to the Swan Staion that isn't attatched to anything else as there are "X"s in all the entry points?
  • Is the "X"ed out room next to the Swan Station an abandoned labratory for electro-magnetism?
  • Do the Latin phrases have some sort of relationship to how the Hostiles/Others speak Latin?


External links

Map commentary

Raw images

Fan-annotated and translated images