History

Mapmaking and technology history

  • 100

    First known map

    First known map
    Clay tablet from ancient Sumeria dating back to 2300 BC
  • United states geological survey

    United states geological survey
    The USGS created the first map of the US this year
  • Nasa launches its first landsat satelite

    Nasa launches its first landsat satelite
    This satelite showed earth in a new way
  • Nasa launches earth observing system

    Provided precise measurements of earths processes
  • Dinosaur site found

    Dinosaur site found
    Found using the landsat satelite