Cartographic Abstracts

The Writing is on the Wall: Murals, Artists, and Community in Long Beach, California

Denise Allen, California State University, Fullerton

In cities across California and the United States, public art has been utilized for a range of purposes, including beautification, economic development, and community cohesion. Long Beach’s Cambodia Town is home to the largest concentration of Cambodians outside of Southeast Asia. This map focuses on the Cambodia Town Mural Project, a collection of eight public murals created by a local art nonprofit, presenting the murals, highlighting the artists, and revealing their perspectives on this project. The map, an interactive mixed-media presentation, reveals the value of studying public art not just as a product but as a process.

Iceland, the Island of Volcano and Glacier

Yuichi Ambiru, Cal Poly Humboldt

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The Great Earthquakes of September 19th

Angela Valladares, Cal Poly Humboldt

Mexico City, known as the "sinking city," has been greatly impacted by two major earthquakes. Many deaths have been caused by these catastrophes, and city planners are trying to prevent this from happening again. By being able to map regions that are more susceptible to structural collapses, there will be a better understanding of possible solutions. The use of maps could hopefully save the people of Mexico City in the case of another natural disaster.