Map and Geospatial Hub

ASU Library exhibit celebrates 140-year anniversary of Dutton's Atlas

Oh, people might have read John Wesley Powell’s 1875 book, ultimately titled “The Exploration of the Colorado River and Its Canyons,” but the book wasn’t so much a deep dive into the size, beauty and geology of the Grand Canyon as much as it was a tale of the Wild West. “It was meant to be a geolog...

A monochromatic landscape painting of the Temples and Towers of the Virgen located in Utah. Tall rock pinnacles and buttes cover the landscape horizon along with prominent cliffs which dip into the Marble Canyon below. Sparse vegetation is shown.

Dutton's Atlas Symposium: Register Now

Join us for an engaging, entirely free and open-to-the-public symposium event offering insightful, thought-provoking presentations on the various historical-geographical and socio-cultural dimensions of Dutton's Atlas! There will also be a physical exhibit showcasing works from the Atlas and Monogra...

Port Arthur and Gulf of Korea magnified to show border denoting Russian presence

Map of the Month: October 2022

Our October Map of the Month is this undated Spanish map titled “Corea y Sur de Mandchuria” (Korea and South Manchuria). It depicts the Korean Peninsula and Southern Manchuria just prior to the start of the Russo-Japanese War, before Japanese occupation and the Division of Korea. It includes various...

Historic map of American Southwest showing proposed railroad routes, southwestern topography, and wagon trail taken by surveyors in the Territory of New Mexico. Bold yellow text indicates the location, “Territory of New Mexico '', while small italicized black text represents indigenous tribes in the region like the Pah Utahs, Mohaves, Tontos, and Cosninas. Mountain ranges and high topography is represented by green areas with hatch marks reflecting elevation. The proposed railroad routes are in purple.

Map of the Month: September 2022

Our September Map of the Month is this mid-1800s map exploring the feasibility of constructing a trans-continental railroad route through Arizona. The full title is “Explorations and Surveys for a Rail Road Route from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean, Route Near the 35th Parallel, Map No. ...

An illustrated picture of a portion of the grand canyon with a tree to the left and people in the distance, showing the vastness of the area.

ASU Library to host 'Dutton's Atlas Symposium: How Cartography Helped the Grand Canyon become Grand'

Celebrate “Dutton’s Atlas,” a masterpiece of early geological inquiry into the Grand Canyon. The public is invited to attend a free symposium presented by the Map and Geospatial Hub at Hayden Library on ASU’s Tempe campus. The event takes place on Saturday, October 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. ...

Reproduction of historic map showing city plans for New Orleans, includes illustrated Mississippi River and legend of significant places. A central portion of the city is magnified to show the markers including the church, jail, and guardhouse.

Map of the Month: August 2022

Our August Map of the Month is this 1964 reproduction of a 1764 map titled “Plan de la Nouvelle Orleans”. It depicts the land that now makes up New Orleans' French Quarter as it existed over 250 years ago, just before Louisiana was ceded to Spain. It includes a legend marking places of interest such...

Three people standing together posed for the camera

Map explorer tool recognized at world's largest GIS conference

Looking for a map but can’t make it to the library? Look no further than your PC or smartphone. The ASU Library Map and Geospatial Hub’s virtual 3D Explorer application opens the doors of the hub to users all over the world, with the ability to experience the space and browse the collection virtual...