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a map produced by the USGS of the original plan of Washington, D.C. made by Pierre L'Enfant

Urban Planning Legends: City Design Makeovers before the Olympics

Posted by: Lena Denis

1747 map of Northern West Africa by Emanuel Bowen showing boundaries, rivers, principal settlements, and tents showing areas inhabited by nomads. Includes a pictorial relief of several men and animals beside the title at bottom left.

Reflections on the West African Collections

Posted by: Amelia Raines

17th century map of eastern hemisphere surrounded by pictorial zodiac elements.

Applications Open for 2025 Philip Lee Phillips Society Fellowships

Posted by: Abraham Parrish

A map showing routes of the Underground Railroad.

Manuscripts and Historical Journeys: The Maps of the Federal Writers’ Project

Posted by: Cynthia Smith

Map showing dominant soil classes of Ethiopia in bright colors

Visualizing 21st Century Ethiopia

Posted by: Meagan Snow

circular map of the world with China in the center

Experiencing Maps in “Collecting Memories”

Posted by: Carissa Pastuch

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The Empire Strikes Hats: An Ambitious Atlas from Fishing to Furs

Posted by: Lena Denis

Printed, color map of Brazil with decorative cartouche

Virtual Orientation to the Geography and Map Division: Tuesday 6/11

Posted by: Amelia Raines

Map showing the Americas and surrounding oceans

Fabricating the World: Printing with Wood

Posted by: Amelia Raines