An exciting feature of this issue is that Mike Smith's News and Notes is back!  Thanks, Mike!  There are also features related to WAML's 50th Anniversary and our 2018 Conference, as well as perspectives from our scholarship winners, and an article on digital index maps.  Also included are book reviews and new mapping of Western North America.

Also, I'd like to take this opportunity to welcome Chrissy Klenke (University of Nevada, Reno) as our new WAML Information Bulletin Editor.  Thanks, Chrissy!  It has been a pleasure being the WAML IB Editor for 9 years, but I felt it was time to pass the baton to new hands.  And a big thank you also to the IB Book & Atlas Review Editor Ilene Raynes, New Mapping Editor Ken Rockwell, and Production Editor Jon Jablonski.  Your contributions and dedication over the years has made my job easier.  Chrissy, I know I leave you in very capable hands.

I'm looking forward to seeing everyone in San Diego in September!

Thanks,

Tom

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