Program

Research Programs: Conferences

Period of Performance

4/1/1983 - 3/31/1984

Funding Totals

$9,671.00 (approved)
$9,671.00 (awarded)


Mapping the North American Plains (A Symposium)

FAIN: RX-20336-83

University of Nebraska, Lincoln (Lincoln, NE 68503-2427)
Brian W. Blouet (Project Director: September 1982 to October 1990)

To support a symposium on the history of cartography of the North American Plains, drawing on mapmaking by Native Americans, fur traders, amateur explorers, and the great expeditions. The discussions will also include surveying equipment and related technologies. Publication is planned.