The Rocky Mountain Map Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to the study and appreciation of maps and other items of cartographic interest. The Society was formed in 1991 and is based in Denver, Colorado. Upcoming meetings, past events and other information can be found at the tabs above. We hope to see you soon!
Announcements:
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Upcoming Talks:
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April Field Trip
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Please join us on Friday, April 26th @ 11:00 am for a field trip to the CU Boulder Map Library. There will be a group tour of the current exhibition "No Boundaries: Women Transforming the World", with time to explore the library, and lunch on campus to follow. If you haven't visited the CU Map Library, here's your chance to learn about holdings and research services available to all!
Recommended parking is Folsom Garage, with an elevator to the Colorado Ave. street level. See bottom of this webpage for parking fees and information.
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Map Month, May 2024: Persuasive Maps
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“Persuasion” and “Intent” in Persuasive Mapping: “Words Without Thoughts Never to Heaven Go.” by PJ Mode
Tuesday, May 7 2024 @ 5:30 PM MT
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The Graphic Legacy of Richard Edes Harrison by Susan Schulten
Tuesday, May 14 2024 @ 5:30 PM MT
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Popular Promotional Cartography of the Southwest: The Art of Persuasion by Dennis Reinhartz
Tuesday, May 21 2024 @ 5:30 PM MT
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Colonialism in the Cartouche: Imagery and Power in Early Modern Maps by Chet Van Duzer
Tuesday, May 28 2024 @ 5:30 PM MT
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Ticket and Zoom information to be announced soon.
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Curtis Bird has YouTube interviews with various map makers (link)
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Time Traveler's Map of Denver (link) - A site to compare historic maps of Denver with the current map.
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Follow the Rocky Mountain Map Society on Facebook.
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The Rocky Mountain Map Society has a YouTube Page now! Past talks are available to view whenever you like. Check it out!
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The publications by RMMS Members page has recently been updated.
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Our friend John Docktor has a wonderful list of all upcoming map events, not just in the USA, but across the pond as well. Please check it out!
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RMMS is collaborating with outstanding map societies across the country for some Zoom meetings! Check out their websites!
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