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Balti-more or Less That Way: How a Port City Moved

Posted by: Lena Denis

Topographic map showing the city of Vienna, the Danube river, and surrounding agricultural areas and villages

Every Bridge and Meadow: The Austro-Hungarian Empire in 19th Century Maps

Posted by: Amelia Raines

Close-in view of city buildings pictorially drawn with railroad depot, train cars, and factories prominently featured.

Augustus Koch’s Views From Above

Posted by: Tim St. Onge

Colorful 18th-century map of eastern North America

Virtual Orientation to the Geography and Map Division: Tuesday 4/8

Posted by: Amelia Raines

12 19th century globe gores printed on a sheet.

Globe Gores

Posted by: Abraham Parrish

A 19th century map showing Earth with a square shape.

Unconventional Theories about the Earth’s Shape: Both Ancient and Modern

Posted by: Cynthia Smith

color map showing satellite view of the Florida Keys in false color

The Oscillating Mirror that Changed Earth Science

Posted by: Meagan Snow

Historic map superimposed over digital satellite photograph, showing georeferencing control points

Virtual Orientation: GIS and Geospatial Resources

Posted by: Amelia Raines

a map of Virginia showing counties and independent cities

No County for Old Management: America’s Independent Cities

Posted by: Lena Denis