War II and unsettled postwar conditions have wrought revolutionary changes in mapping activities. An increasing number and variety of maps are now be… - George F. Jenks

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War II and unsettled postwar conditions have wrought revolutionary changes in mapping activities. An increasing number and variety of maps are now being produced for service men and civilians. New uses for existing maps are being found and rapid technological advances necessitate the development of new and unique types of maps.

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About George F. Jenks

George Frederick Jenks (1916–1996) was an American geographer known for his significant contributions to cartography and geographic information systems (GIS).

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Alternative Names: George Frederick Jenks
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