Access these resources as a member - it's free! Maps are mnemonic devices designed to store information Author Vincent Virga discusses how maps reflect the needs, atitudes and desires of the cultures ...

A common perception of geography is that it mainly involves the memorization of capitals, rivers and countries, but in the CSUN geography department, students and faculty view the discipline in a ...

Americans are notoriously oblivious about geography, says professional cartographer David Imus, and he's on a mission to change that. Imus, 53, blames the lack of knowledge partly on mapmakers, who ...