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Greetings, mappers,
 
Unfortunately, I reluctantly agree with the goverment's actions in this
situation.  I have been to historic sites, such as the All-American Man
in Canyonlands National Park, and observed graffitti at the site.  Not on
the actual painting (in 1984), but around it.
 
Unfortunately, looters and vandals will always be with us.  I think, from
a preservation standpoint, that it is best to limit access to these sites.
 
                      John Fitzsimmons
                      SLIS, University of Pittsburgh
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On Fri, 20 May 1994, Gerald I. Evenden wrote:
 
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> >Reply-To: Maps and Air Photo Systems Forum <[log in to unmask]>
> >From: [log in to unmask]
> >Subject:      Hidden Treasure
> >To: Multiple recipients of list MAPS-L <[log in to unmask]>
> >Please excuse crossposting--
> >
> >Those who have access to the New York Times might be interested in the
> >May 19th A section article on hiding historical sites from potential
> >looters.  The article describes the efforts of various federal
> >agencies to have historic sites, particulary ancient ruins in the
> >southwest, removed from both commercial and U.S.G.S. maps.  According
> >to the article, the Survey is deleting historic sites as maps are
> >revised.
>
> Ahh.  Now we are emmulating the USSR and their notorious efforts
> at cartographic disinformation.
>
> If this is true, we are, indeed, entering a very, very sad era.
>
> Gerald (Jerry) I. Evenden   Internet: [log in to unmask]
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