August 22, 2024
Posted by: Tim St. Onge
Explore the Library of Congress Geospatial Applications Hub, a new gateway to our online StoryMaps, web maps, and more!
Posted in: Geographic Information Science , Geography and Map Division
April 25, 2024
Posted by: Tim St. Onge
Fascinating maps at various scales tell the story of the Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip, a pivotal moment in the Civil War and the contested fight for control of New Orleans and the Mississippi River.
Posted in: 19th century cartography , American History , Military History
March 7, 2024
Posted by: Tim St. Onge
Antonio García Cubas's 1885 "Atlas pintoresco é histórico de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos" is a vivid showcase of Mexico in the late 19th century.
Posted in: 19th century cartography , Hispanic American History
January 9, 2024
Posted by: Tim St. Onge
The tradition of Shaker cartography is explored through various 19th century maps of Shaker villages.
Posted in: 19th century cartography , American History