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Women known as the “Military Mapping Maidens” produced tens of thousands of topographic maps during World War II, while men fought overseas. Yet their work remained largely uncredited until recently, explains a specialist in geographic information systems.
Women have been mapping the world for centuries – and now they’re speaking up for the people left out of those maps
Women have moved from mapmakers using their bodies to depict maps to being leaders shaping the field of cartography.
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February 5, 2026 at 4:48 AM
Women known as the “Military Mapping Maidens” produced tens of thousands of topographic maps during World War II, while men fought overseas. Yet their work remained largely uncredited until recently, explains a specialist in geographic information systems.
Took a break on Sunday and spent the day looking at California condors at Pinnacles National park.
January 15, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Took a break on Sunday and spent the day looking at California condors at Pinnacles National park.
On the roof of the old Bank of America building in San Francisco.
January 2, 2025 at 5:01 PM
On the roof of the old Bank of America building in San Francisco.
Surviving the Next Four Years
open.substack.com/pub/thinkbig...
open.substack.com/pub/thinkbig...
Surviving the Next Four Years
A practical guide for coping with and getting through Trump 2.0
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December 25, 2024 at 4:41 AM
Surviving the Next Four Years
open.substack.com/pub/thinkbig...
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Can’t wait to visit Detroit again😎
November 22, 2024 at 9:29 PM
Can’t wait to visit Detroit again😎
Fun first day in the motor city❤️
November 15, 2024 at 3:00 AM
Fun first day in the motor city❤️