Where to Look for Historical Maps
The use of extracting data from old paper maps is growing in popularity as a method to understanding historical geography. David Ramsey popularized the method … Read more
Geospatial Data Preservation
The Library of Congress and Columbia University are teaming up to create a a web-based clearinghouse with the purpose of providing information about preserving geospatial … Read more
The Waldseemuller Map of 1507 and the View of the World
The Waldseemueller Map of 1507 was the first map to use the label “America”.