Random conversation in Matt McGrath’s office a couple years ago after reading Nick Chrisman’s book (we all knew very little about this topic)
Focus
Timeline style approach
Nothing truly historical (e.g., before computers)
Caveats
We are not historians, merely curious Esri development staff
Intended to be low-key and fun – not scholarly
Determining what is historical is quite hard …
Timeline of GIS development
Timeline of GIS development
Key academic developments
Significant contributors and personalities
Commercial technologies
Cold War’s influence
Impact of computer technology
Esri’s role
Lots of amazing trivia
Your chance to influence history! Shape how young minds perceive the past! Cement your place (and your friends) in the historical record! Expunge your enemies and the wannabees!
Your chance to influence history! Shape how young minds perceive the past! Cement your place (and your friends) in the historical record! Expunge your enemies and the wannabees!
