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Maps & minds : mapping through the ages
General Information Product
By: Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey
Throughout time, maps have expressed our understanding of our world. Human affairs have been influenced strongly by the quality of maps available to us at the major turning points in our history. "Maps & Minds" traces the ebb and flow of a few central ideas in the mainstream of mapping. Our expanding knowledge of our cosmic neighborhood stems largely from a small number of simple but grand ideas, vigorously pursued.
Suggested Citation
Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey, 1984, Maps & minds : mapping through the ages: General Information Product, Sheet 1: 29.77 inches x 11.12 inches; Sheet 2: 29.77 inches x 11.12 inches, https://doi.org/10.3133/70039241.
Publication type
Report
Publication Subtype
USGS Unnumbered Series
Title
Maps & minds : mapping through the ages
Series title
General Information Product
DOI
10.3133/70039241
Year Published
1984
Language
English
Publisher
U.S. Geological Survey
Publisher location
Reston, VA
Description
Sheet 1: 29.77 inches x 11.12 inches; Sheet 2: 29.77 inches x 11.12 inches