The U.S.-Mexico border crossing in San Ysidro is sometimes referred to as the busiest land border crossing in the world. Comparing these two images you can see how the region […]
A view of the border then and now
As the College Football season is wrapping up…
… the football empires are growing larger! UA’s Crimson Tide is dominating the Southeast and we’re excited about how this map will change after the upcoming game this weekend! […]
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Fall is here…
…but Alabama still has to wait for the trees to change color. (Courtesy of https://smokymountains.com/fall-foliage-map/) […]
UA Campus 1958
Soon the semester starts and when you’re new on campus, a campus map can be useful. This is the campus map from 1958. What buildings do you recognize and which […]
Happy 4th of July!
What music do you play this Independence Day? This map made by Spotify and published by Times shows what song is the most popular in each state on 4th of […]
A view of the Smokey Mountains National Park…
…as seen from the Map Library! The summer is a great time to visit National Parks! In the Map Library you can find 3d maps of many of the most […]
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Graduation times!
For UA graduates, Tuscaloosa will always have a special place in their heart. What better way to remember your time in Ttown than to have a framed historic map on […]
Easter season = Chocolate season!
Whether we choose to observe Easter or not, the Easter season is for many an excuse to enjoy chocolate! This map shows from what countries the bulk of the world’s […]
Women!
March is Women’s History Month in the U.S. and as part of it March 8th is International Women’s Day, which is recognized all over the world. This map shows global […]
Tuscaloosa and Birmingham as seen from Space
As we’re waiting for spring… Alabama is relatively green in the winter too! These images are false color images, shown in colors chosen to enhance certain features. Healthy vegetation shows […]