Physical maps are disappearing in the 21st century – for some of us, finding our destination is as simple as dictating the address to your phone. And while she has a terrible sense of direction…don’t get mad at me, she wrote this…contributor gianofer fields isn’t in any hurry to give up her folding maps. Neither […]
What’s the Word: Maps
If you’re a Google Maps user, you may have heard the recent reports that it tracks your travel history. Today on “What’s the Word,” Adam Schuster takes this story as a jumping-off point to explore our relationship to maps over time, the significance of their long history of inaccuracy, and new strategies for making sense […]
The Art of Cartography
How well do you know the geography of your own country? If you’re like most Americans, the answer is not very well. Cartographer Dave Imus has the answer, with his just released U.S. map that promises not only to be functional, but informative, and a joy to look at as well. Brian Standing talks with […]
