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Martin Waldseemüller : A Pioneer Mapmaker Who Named America

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Rashid Faridi

Martin Waldseemüller was a German cartographer. He and Matthias Ringmann are credited with the first recorded usage of the word America, on the 1507 map Universalis Cosmographia in honour of the Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci. He thought it was Amerigo. Waldseemüller was born in Wolfenweiler near Freiburg … Continue reading →

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Aspect of Map Projection

Posted on March 18, 2019 by Rashid Faridi

The aspect describes the mutual position of the axis of the earth and the axis of the projection. The axis of the earth (black) and the axis of a projection with transverse aspect (red) Axis of a Projection The axis … Continue reading →

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Defining Map and Different Types of Maps

Posted on February 16, 2018 by Rashid Faridi

The field of geography relies on many different types of maps in order to study the features of the earth. Some maps are so common and others are not so common mainly handled by professionals. What Is a Map? Simply … Continue reading →

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New U.S. Datum Requires Location Corrections

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Rashid Faridi

A new datum or geospatial reference system is being introduced in the United States to become the official datum in 2022.  Pam Fromhertz of the NOAA National Geodetic Survey gave an overview of the reasoning behind the new datum, technical … Continue reading →

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