Tagged As: Historic

American Geographical Society Library celebrating 30 years

Staff and friends of the world renowned geographic and map library at UW-Milwaukee will mark 30 years in Wisconsin on May 30^th.

Chicago museum hosts impressive mapping exhibition

In November, State Cartographer Ted Koch had the opportunity to walk through one of the most remarkable displays of historic maps to occur in this country for quite some time. The exhibit runs through January 27, 2008.

History of Cartography project releases “Cartography in the Renaissance”

The latest volume in the renowned History of Cartography series explores the period of 1450-1650.

Popular AGSL maps now online

The American Geographical Society Library at UW-Milwaukee recently made 200 frequently-requested maps of American cities, states, and national parks available in digital format.

“Making Maps, Mapping History” exhibit in Madison through June 29

A new exhibit on display at UW-Madison looks at over 300 years of mapmaking in Wisconsin and the Great Lakes region.

Mapping the American Landscape

Lecture by former UW-Madison cartography professor

David Rumsey to speak in Milwaukee

Leader in merging historical map images with web pages will present annual lecture

Light comes to PLSS notes & Bordner surveys

Major historical land records for Wisconsin have appeared on the web recently.

History of Cartography Project has good news

The National Endowment for the Humanities and the National Science Foundation have awarded grants to the History of Cartography Project.

Lewis & Clark maps popping up

Two hundred years ago President Thomas Jefferson was orchestrating the organization of the expedition to explore the lands that had just been added to the public domain through the Louisiana Purchase.