Map and Geospatial Hub news

First populated almost 70,000 years ago by Indigenous Australians, Australia is a diverse and beautiful land. Large interior deserts span the majority of the continent, while Eucalyptus forests domina...

Last month, we covered the 49th state in the union. This month, we’re heading to number 50: Hawai’i! This archipelago, an independent unified kingdom from 1810 to 1893, was annexed by the United State...

At over 665,000 square miles, Alaska is the largest US state. It was purchased in 1867 from the Russian Empire to the tune of $7.2 million dollars ($129 million in today's dollars). Its immense size, ...

¡Bienvenidos todos a la Ciudad de México! From the chinampas of Xochimilco to the National Palace in the city center, Mexico City is one of the most historically significant cities of Latin America. W...

The Map and Geospatial Hub is pleased to welcome Kirk McPhail to ASU Library. Kirk will take over the role of Geospatial Data Analyst at the Map and Geospatial Hub where he will carry out a variety of...

Arizona State University is pleased to be hosting Dr. Joseph J. Kerski, Education Manager for Esri, for the following 90-minute workshop event: Mapping Your Future with Geo AI Thursday, October 17 2...

The distribution of particular surnames on the island of Ireland lends clues as to the history and movement of its people. Primarily, Irish surnames originate from the Irish language. These names are ...

Project Gemini was the precursor to the famous Apollo program. The main goal of Project Gemini was to support the Apollo program’s main mission: Putting a man on the moon. Developing orbital maneuvers...

Our previous Map of the Month (May 2024) came with a surprise, as it was hiding a secret. This month, let’s explore the mystery found hiding underneath the canvas backing of the previous map. It can b...