Extremities of the Earth: The Hottest Place on Earth
Posted by: Julie Stoner
A blog exploring the hottest place on earth, Death Valley California.
Posted in: 20th century cartography, Physical Geography, Series: Extremities of the Earth
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The Crossing of a Continent
Posted by: Julie Stoner
A post about Alexander Mackenzie and the first known trans continental crossing of North America.
Posted in: 18th century cartography, Exploration
Man and Metropolis: The Story of Houston
Posted by: Sonia Kahn
This blog post explores the life of notable Texas history figure, Samuel Houston, and the foundation of the city of Houston. It uses maps from our collection to showcase how Texas appeared at different points during Sam Houston's life. It also features some early maps of Houston as the city developed.
Posted in: 19th century cartography, American History, City Histories
Mapping “Points of Interest underneath the Harlem Moon”
Posted by: Carissa Pastuch
Elmer Simms Campbell’s pictorial night-club map showing Harlem’s hotspots for entertainment, dining, and drinking appeared as a centerfold in the January 18, 1933, edition of the short-lived weekly Manhattan Magazine. His work was an important contribution to Harlem’s cultural renaissance—it serves as a time capsule—the itinerary and guide of a typical Friday night at the …
Posted in: 20th century cartography, African American History, American History, City Histories