Taking a Spin Around our Solar System (Jul 10, 2026 06:20)
Planetaria are model objects that display stars, planets, or other celestial bodies and...

Participate in G&M’s First Map Transcription Project! (Jun 30, 2026 06:54)
The By the People crowdsourced transcription program invites volunteers to transcribe a...

In A Class of Its Own: The Thematic Cartography of Dr. George F. Jenks (Jun 18, 2026 11:18)
Delve into Dr. George F. Jenks and the Kansas Industrial Development Commission’s 1952 ...

Condominiums: Exploring Jointly Ruled Territories Through Maps (Jun 12, 2026 11:42)
This blog post explores examples of current and historical condominiums and how they ar...

Virtual Orientation: Mapping America’s 250th Anniversary with Graphics (Jun 2, 2026 11:07)
This blog promotes the upcoming virtual orientation on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 3:00pm ...

Extremities of the Earth: The Coldest Place on Earth (May 29, 2026 11:54)
This blog series explores the extremes of the planet. This post discusses the places wi...

Calling the Cotton Press: Fire Insurance Maps of a Mississippi Delta Town (May 21, 2026 12:47)
Fire insurance maps reveal a lot about the industrial history of cities and towns of an...

The Philip Lee Phillips Society Fellowship: Applications are Open for 2027, and Learn About Our 2026 Fellows! (May 12, 2026 08:42)
The Philip Lee Phillips Society Fellowship is open to applicants for the 2027 term. Lea...

The Elusive Delta of the Niger River (May 8, 2026 13:29)
It took centuries for European maps to accurately portray the route of Africa's third-l...

Mapping the Arctic Explorations of Sir John Ross (Apr 29, 2026 12:04)
John Ross, a British naval officer led three Arctic expeditions. In 1818 and 1829, he l...