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Franco-American Maps of the Revolution
Posted by: Carissa Pastuch
This post highlights the Rochambeau map collection, which was purchased by the Library of Congress in 1883.
Posted in: 18th century cartography, American History
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Experiencing Maps in “Collecting Memories”
Posted by: Carissa Pastuch
Learn more about the maps on display at the new experiential exhibition at the Library of Congress.
Posted in: 17th century cartography, 19th century cartography, Events, Geography and Map Division
Mapping a Nascent Nation
Posted by: Carissa Pastuch
In just under 5 months, on July 4, 2026, Americans will celebrate the United States Semiquincentennial—America’s 250th anniversary. In this post, I will highlight a few maps in the Library map collections that celebrate and are significant to establishing the new nation to include British and French mapping, a George Washington survey, and a map of Philadelphia showing the State House where the Declaration of Independence was signed.
Posted in: 18th century cartography, A250, American History, Military History
The Anatomy of a Call Number
Posted by: Carissa Pastuch
I recently saw a public library Instagram reel that explained the breakdown of an entire call number of a book—using the Dewey Decimal System. The video pointed out that the demystification of these call number codes can be incredibly helpful to our users. If users can de-code the sequence, they can unlock how to find, …
Posted in: Reference Tools
The “Gem of the Caribbean”: a U.S. colony in…Cuba?
Posted by: Carissa Pastuch
At the dawn of the 20th century, hundreds of U.S. citizens dreamed of starting a new life—and a new U.S. territory—on Cuba’s Isle of Pines at what would be known as the McKinley Colonies. A newly cataloged collection of promotional plat maps for this short-lived project shows just how big the founders’ ambitions were, and the role maps played in selling the idea.
Posted in: 20th century cartography, American History, Guest Posts
Mapping the Way through the New Catalog
Posted by: Carissa Pastuch
On June 30, 2025, the Library of Congress launched its new catalog system for all research centers. This post will highlight the new public-facing online catalog and provide tips and best practices for search and discovery of cartographic materials in the Geography and Map collections. The catalog is the main access point for the Library's collections, including map collections.
Posted in: Events, Geography and Map Division
Exploring Map Surrounds
Posted by: Carissa Pastuch
Join the Geography and Map Division and Philip Lee Phillips Society for this free in-person event, taking place on Thursday, May 8, 2025, from 1:15 PM to 4:15 PM in the Jefferson Building. Together we will will explore the significance of map surrounds through engaging talks about cartographic self portraits and the watermarks in the William Hacke atlas, along with a themed display.
Posted in: Events, Geography and Map Division
A Tour of the Text
Posted by: Carissa Pastuch
An update on recently published finding aids in the Geography and Map Division.
Posted in: Reference Tools
Mapping in the Islamic Tradition—Fall Presentation
Posted by: Carissa Pastuch
The Geography and Map Division and Philip Lee Phillips Map Society are hosting an in-person and virtual 2024 Fall Presentation on Islamic mapping.
Posted in: Events, Middle East and North African History