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Welcome to the blog for the Geography and Map Division of the Library of Congress. The largest and most comprehensive cartographic collection in the world, the Geography and Map Division contains over six million maps in addition to a wide array of atlases, globes, raised relief models, archives, a vast collection of digital data and a GIS research center.
Library of Congress Blog » Geography and Map
6h ago
For centuries, there have been unconventional beliefs about the shape of the Earth. This post provides a historical overview of alternative theories about the Earth's form ..read more
Library of Congress Blog » Geography and Map
6d ago
Learn about the development of the oscillating scan mirror (a key component of Virginia Norwood's multi-spectral scanner), which made Landsat I a success, changing the science of earth observation forever. The development of the oscillating scan mirror is documented in the "Virginia Norwood Papers," a new collection in the Geography & Map Division of the Library of Congress ..read more
Library of Congress Blog » Geography and Map
1M ago
Join us on Tuesday, February 11 at 3pm Eastern for a virtual orientation to GIS and geospatial resources at the Library of Congress ..read more
Library of Congress Blog » Geography and Map
2M ago
Most American cities are encompassed by one or more counties and overlap with them in jurisdiction, but there are 41 unique cases known as independent cities, and 38 of them are in Virginia. Read more to learn why ..read more
Library of Congress Blog » Geography and Map
2M ago
An update on recently published finding aids in the Geography and Map Division ..read more
Library of Congress Blog » Geography and Map
2M ago
Hand coloring in printed European and American maps: when, what, and how to recognize it ..read more
Library of Congress Blog » Geography and Map
2M ago
This post highlights some of the maps that were scanned and made available on the Library website in 2024 ..read more
Library of Congress Blog » Geography and Map
2M ago
An exploration of map scales and comparative areas, from miles and representative fractions to...the Midwest ..read more
Library of Congress Blog » Geography and Map
3M ago
This post covers the cultural geographic origins and spread of the gift giver figure through various maps ..read more
Library of Congress Blog » Geography and Map
3M ago
This post features maps of the World's Columbian Exposition that took place in 1893. Images of a guide map, souvenir maps, floor plans, and bird's eye views are included in the post ..read more