Mapping the New World May 11, 2011

This exhibition is divided into three sections. The first is an explanation of some of the basic principles of map making and map use: Longitude, Latitude and Projections. The second and principal focus of the exhibition is a selection of 29 original maps that date from 1493-1847. The exhibition ends with the third section that explores today's geospatial revolution employing satellites, GIS and GPS.