Author Archives: Gordon Walsh

Map Duo Presentation: Gordon and Owen – Henry Cabot Lodge’s Maps and Security Council Speech

  In the late 1950s and 1960s, America and the Soviet Union were at the height of the Cold War. Both countries were attempting to prevent the spread of the ideology of the other, and both were actively participating in … Continue reading

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Map of the Week: New York City Subway System Post 9/11

Links to higher quality maps: https://www.nycsubway.org/perl/show?/img/maps/calcagno-2001-07-22.gif https://transitmap.net/post-911-subway/ In large metropolises like New York City, transportation infrastructure is crucial to the function of the city. Public transportation such as metro lines, bus routes, and taxis along with road infrastructure like interstate … Continue reading

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Atlas and Blog of the Week: Public Health Maps

https://www.cdc.gov/gis/public-health-maps.htm My choice for the atlas of the week is the CDC’s Atlas of Public Health. The maps include public healthcare maps, cancer mortality maps, health crises maps, and more. I chose this atlas because I love the interactive features … Continue reading

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