Maps really do matter!
March 9, 2009
State agencies unite on February 13th to demonstrate the power of GIS.
Tagged As: Maps
Items related to maps of all types, both paper and online.
New project brings historic land use maps into the present
May 2, 2008
An interesting pilot project looks at the feasibility of bringing selected maps from the Wisconsin Land Economic Inventory (a.k.a., the “Bordner Survey”) into Google Earth.
Renowned map collector to speak at UW-Madison
April 29, 2008
Philanthropist, map collector, cartographer, and technology guru David Rumsey will speak on the UW-Madison campus on May 9th.
Q and A: How are unincorporated communities added to the official state highway map?
March 31, 2008
The procedure for getting “on the map” is guided by several practical policies set by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. What are they?
Legislative Audit Bureau makes recommendations for wetland mapping in Wisconsin
December 28, 2007
An evaluation of the DNR wetland permitting program by the Joint Legislative Audit Committee also includes recommendations for the Wisconsin Wetlands Inventory.
Q and A: Where can I find snowmobile trail maps to load on my GPS receiver?
December 27, 2007
Many riders have gone high-tech in recent years, and now carry GPS receivers with them on the trail. Unfortunately, snowmobile trails can be difficult to map, and digital data are very limited. What are some options?
Festival of Maps opens in November
October 3, 2007
Chicago is playing host to a city-wide celebration to advance the knowledge of mapping and inspire an appreciation for the field of cartography.
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.
New 2007 state highway map hits the streets
The latest official state highway map of Wisconsin is now available.
New Dane County Map for Bicyclists goes digital
Bicyclists in the Madison area are happy to see a long-awaited update to the popular 2002 county-wide bicycle route map. New distribution methods include ESRI ArcReader and Google Earth KML.