Map and Geospatial Hub news
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...
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...
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. ...
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. ...
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...
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...
Map and Geospatial Hub Receives 2022 Esri SAG Award
The Map and Geospatial Hub received a 2022 Esri Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) Award for its 3D Explorer application. Matthew Toro, Director of Maps, Imagery, and Geospatial Services, received the award on behalf of the unit on July 13 at the 2022 Esri User Conference in San Diego. ...
Map of the Month: July 2022
Our July Map of the Month is this 1848 “Mexico & Guatemala” map published just before the end of the Mexican-American War by S. Augustus Mitchell. It features a detailed depiction of the various international and state boundaries of Mexico and Central America at the time, many of which were alte...
Registration Open for the ASU Research Computing Expo
ASU Research Computing is hosting a two-day expo to share the various technological and research resources they make available to the ASU community. This event is open to all ASU students, staff, and faculty and will highlight the ASU supercomputer and how it can be used to conduct research. ...