June 2008 GRMC Map of the Month: San Francisco

June “Map of the Month” Features Two Views of San Francisco

The June 2008 “Map of the Month” in the Geospatial Resources & Map Collection is The Ecology and Natural History of San Francisco: Wild in the City. This poster map presents two views of the city—pre-1750 and one from the 1990’s. The map displays ecological zones of the city and locations of Ohlone Indian villages. Relief on the map is shown by contours and shading, and new built-up areas of the city are also presented.

Watercolor illustrations on the map show the endangered birds, butterflies, and wildflowers native to the city. An Ohlone story with English translation and pictures of an Ohlone basket and necklace are also shown on the map.

The map was published with donations from the San Francisco Foundation, Nu Lambda Trust, and the Haight Ashbury Neighborhood Council and sponsored by Planet Drum Foundation. Information about protecting these natural habitats is available on the map.

The map is available to circulate for two weeks or longer. For more information about this map, please contact the staff of the GRMC Monday through Friday from 7:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.