In celebration ofthe National Park Service’s 100th anniversary onAug.25,University Libraries ispresenting an exhibition of maps.Beginning with famous surveyors’ maps and sketches pre-dating the establishment of the first national parks, continuing through early 20th century proposed boundary maps, and ending with more recent official visitor maps, the exhibit showcases a century of government mapping. Additional tourism materials published by railroad companies, local boosters and contemporary panoramic artists, from the CU Map Library and Special Collections & ArchivesDepartment, offer a complementary perspective. Exhibit includes a genuine copper printing plate used by the U.S. Geological Survey in the early days of their operation.
Visit the Earth Sciences & Map Library in Benson Earth Sciences on the CUBoulder campus between Aug.22 and Dec.16 to experience the wonder of our National Park system as visualized in maps.
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