Mauka to Makai: The Ahupua'a of Hawai'i explores the ancient Hawaiian land division system which utilized a cross section of island resources in strips of land running from the ocean to the mountains. Many examples of these biogeographic and geologic resources are covered with Hawaiian nomenclature.
Exploration of wetlands drainage for farming through maps in the United States during the second half of the 19th century and early 20th century focusing on Florida and the Midwest.
This post includes images of various types of wine maps that were published during the 19th and early 20th centuries. A brief history of viticulture is also provided.
Explore a new search interface for the Sanborn map collection, launched in conjunction with an updated version of the Geography and Map Reading Room website.