History of Cartography project releases “Cartography in the Renaissance”
July 31, 2007
The latest volume in the renowned History of Cartography series explores the period of 1450-1650.
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Popular AGSL maps now online
May 18, 2007
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
March 23, 2007
A new exhibit on display at UW-Madison looks at over 300 years of mapmaking in Wisconsin and the Great Lakes region.
David Rumsey to speak in Milwaukee
March 22, 2004
Leader in merging historical map images with web pages will present annual lecture
Light comes to PLSS notes & Bordner surveys
November 15, 2003
Major historical land records for Wisconsin have appeared on the web recently.
History of Cartography Project has good news
September 15, 2003
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.
First map of “America” belongs to the U.S.
The only known copy of the map believed to have first designated the New World as "America" now belongs to the Library of Congress.
Historical Info. Mapped Online
In the midst of efforts to continue, expand, and preserve their collections with ever-shrinking resources, the Wisconsin Historical Society (WHS) recently launched the Wisconsin Archaeological and Historical Resources Database (WisAHRD) website.