----------------------------Original message---------------------------- >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] voice: (508)563-6766 Postal: P.O. Box 1027 fax: (508)457-2310 N.Falmouth, MA 02556-1027