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>Subject:      Hidden Treasure
>To: Multiple recipients of list MAPS-L <[log in to unmask]>
>Please excuse crossposting--
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>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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