Although women have always been part of the mapping landscape, their contributions to cartography have long been overlooked.

Aerial lidar raises ethical questions because it can collect data remotely without the knowledge or consent of Indigenous and ...

The artist’s speculative, research-driven tools challenge received narratives of migration, labour and environmental history ...

For this installment of "From the Archives," we answer questions about the Balcones Escarpment and the Balcones Fault ...

Last year, Americans spent more than 300 billion minutes on navigation apps, like Waze or Google Maps. The GPS systems in our pockets have come a long way from the first known map, carved into a ...

November 27, 2012: Apple fires the manager responsible for the disastrous Apple Maps launch in iOS 6 after the glitchy software delivers embarrassingly bad data to users around the world. Richard ...

Maps are undoubtedly one of the most astonishing of humanity’s inventions a reflection of how early people conceived of their surroundings and the world outside. Long before modern maps were made, ...

• A rare 1932 draft of Harry Beck’s first London Underground map — featuring his handwritten annotations — will be auctioned at Christie’s in London on December 11, with an estimated price of ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The Roman Empire paved the way for many modern advancements ...

Going for a hike this fall? The U.S. Geological Survey has free maps that might come in handy. The public topoBuilder app is now offering custom maps made free with their 25K Recreational Topo layer.