Author Archives: Anna Ricci

Atlas of Disease: World Distribution of Spirochetal Diseases

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Anna Ricci

The “Atlas of Disease: World Distribution of Spirochetal Diseases” was created by Dr. Jacques May, a French surgeon, and the American Geographic Society in 1955 during the Cold War era.  During our presentation on this map, we questioned why the … Continue reading →

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Blog Link: Esri – Maps We Love

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Anna Ricci

This blog has dozens of maps to explore – and many of them are live maps. Live maps allow us to see progression over time more clearly.  Click the link to check some of the live maps out! Link to … Continue reading →

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Atlas of the Week

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Anna Ricci

Concise Atlas of the World (Sixth Edition) by DK Publishing, Inc. is the atlas of the week.  This atlas contains over 400 maps.  Many of the maps in this atlas utilized the latest digital mapping techniques, allowing for more detail … Continue reading →

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The United States Interstate Highway Map

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Anna Ricci

It is impossible for maps to be neutral.   Mapmakers decide what information to include and exclude from their maps.  Their choices reflect their personal values, beliefs, and knowledge of the world around them.  Therefore, all maps communicate their mapmakers’ … Continue reading →

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