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Atlas Guo @cartoguophy.bsky.social · 26d

Grateful for honoring me with this award! This map visualizes our personal footprint in the US. It is not a grand story or made to serve many, but it carries a message: maps are not only for experts or institutions; they can hold our own stories and memories. Updated: cartoguophy.com/maps/footpri...

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Atlas Guo @cartoguophy.bsky.social · 27d

I created this guide map for our historic tour by Shanghai Dérive 魔都漂移, following the photographs of a renowned journalist and photographer (a UW-Madison alumnus) to uncover historical moments in Shanghai during WWII. Follow our WeChat and RedNote account for more details.

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British Cartographic Society @bcsmaps.bsky.social · 27d

Thank you to Avenza Systems for their support in sponsoring the best electronic map award 2025.

Congratulations to the three runners up in this category: Wuhan University, British Antarctic Survey and Atlas Guo.

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Atlas Guo @cartoguophy.bsky.social · Aug 24

As my #AppleMaps internship wraps up, I feel incredibly grateful for the journey—full of learning, growth, and new perspectives. Huge thanks to my colleagues for their constant support and encouragement, and to the many talented new friends who inspired me to think bigger and #ThinkDifferent!💡

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Atlas Guo @cartoguophy.bsky.social · Aug 23

This past week, my map was on display at #ICC2025. It was my 2nd time with work at ICE, but the 1st time as a physical poster. (Thanks to my Apple & UW colleagues for photos!) After several U.S. showings, I’m excited that it had the chance to contribute to global public awareness of #disasters.

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Atlas Guo @cartoguophy.bsky.social · Jul 24

www.sco.wisc.edu/2025/07/22/c... Thanks for featuring me! I'm sharing another submission, centered on lesser-known WI counties of Menominee and Shawano. As a client project in UWCartLab, this map traces historic railroads and their conversion into trails. A large print is at the Trailhead Center.

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Atlas Guo @cartoguophy.bsky.social · Jul 22

www.maps.com/atlas-guo-di... Many thanks to Maps.com for the kind feature and interview about my U.S of Natural Disasters map (cartoguophy.com/maps/us_natu...) and other thoughts on cartographic design. I deeply appreciate the opportunity to share my work and passion for mapping! ❤️🗺️

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Atlas Guo @cartoguophy.bsky.social · Jul 22

Thank you so much, Derek!

Atlas Guo @cartoguophy.bsky.social · Jul 19

Gratefully wrap up #EsriUC2025 with 3 maps named finalists in Interactive Web Map (cartoguophy.com/maps/us_risi...), Map with a Message (cartoguophy.com/maps/israel_...), and Innovative (cartoguophy.com/maps/biking....). Also highly appreciate Dr. Amy Rock’s shoutout during Cartography SIG session!

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Atlas Guo @cartoguophy.bsky.social · Jul 18

It is a true honor to thank Esri president Mr. Jack Dangermond in person for featuring my maps at #EsriUC plenary session 4 times! ☺️ #EsriUC2025

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Atlas Guo @cartoguophy.bsky.social · Jul 18

Thank you Prof. @arobinson.bsky.social for inviting me—the lonely Badger—to the Nittany Lion party at #EsriUC2025! As a small token of appreciation, I made #LEGO style topographic map of #Pennsylvania and printed it as stickers. That's the advantage of traveling with a printer and trimmer😉

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Atlas Guo @cartoguophy.bsky.social · Jul 18

Forgot to post here about more mappy freebies. I am still around today. Catch me there if you want some~

Atlas Guo @cartoguophy.bsky.social · Jul 17

Great thanks to Lisa Berry for introducing my historical hurricane map (cartoguophy.com/maps/histori...) as your favorite one in Esri Map Book Vol.40 (www.esri.com/en-us/esri-p...) during the #EsriUC2025 #MappyHour session (mediaspace.esri.com/embed/secure...; at minutes 15 & 16)!

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Atlas Guo @cartoguophy.bsky.social · Jul 14

NOT for votes at all - but if you’re at #EsriUC2025, and want a #LEGO style California map sticker (cartoguophy.com/maps/lego_ca...), find me at the Map Gallery today or later this week! Also got a few leftovers from past designs, but supplies are very limited (not for sale, just gifts for friends).

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Atlas Guo @cartoguophy.bsky.social · Jul 14

My first in-person #Esri User Conference kicks off with 10 maps in the gallery (A-18–1&2) and 2 featured in Map Book Vol. 40! But what excites me the most is finally getting the chance to buy exclusive Mappy souvenirs from the Esri Merch Store (not yet; all freebies in last photo)! #EsriUC2025

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Atlas Guo @cartoguophy.bsky.social · Jul 5

A July 4th creative detour: I brickified/LEGO-fied the iOS 26 Apple Maps icon into a 3D #LEGO model! Proud to dedicate this playful little tribute to my internship at #Apple Maps 🍎🗺️

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Atlas Guo @cartoguophy.bsky.social · Jun 29

At the suggestion of the International Map Industry Association (IMIA) team, I gave my website a little update by adding the #IMIA member badge. Many thanks for featuring me (and my brand) in the May Newsletter. It’s an honor to be part of this network! myemail.constantcontact.com/IMIA-Newslet...

Atlas Guo @cartoguophy.bsky.social · Jun 21

Work’s been busy lately, so I spent the Juneteenth holiday creating two #LEGO style topographic maps, one for #California, and one as a playful tribute to #Apple where I am currently interning. Hope they bring a little joy to your weekend!🍎

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Atlas Guo @cartoguophy.bsky.social · May 30

Thanks a lot for your endorsing!😀

Atlas Guo @cartoguophy.bsky.social · May 18

Gratefully received the Best-in-Show award (A Mini Gallery of LEGO Topographic Maps) in this year’s UW-Madison Digital Salon, displayed at library together with another map (United States of Blooming Risks), plus 4 more entries included in the online exhibition. designlab.wisc.edu/digitalsalon/

Atlas Guo @cartoguophy.bsky.social · May 18

Two of my maps are now displayed at the first floor of UW-Madison College Library.

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Atlas Guo @cartoguophy.bsky.social · May 16

Made a map for a #CityWalk public history event on Saturday 5/17 at #Shanghai #上海 #龙华. If you are interested in attending (both family and single are welcomed), scan the QR code to learn more and register. 😉

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Atlas Guo @cartoguophy.bsky.social · Apr 11

One of my recent hobbies is making magnets/stickers of my own #maps, especially after discovering how nice the painted maps look when printed out. Of all, which one/category do you like the most: #LEGO maps, hand-drawn maps, reference maps, or graphic designs? 🎨 #cARTography

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Atlas Guo @cartoguophy.bsky.social · Apr 6

Incredible #LEGO display at @barnesandnoble.com! Special thanks to so many friends stopping by my booth. As my original North American map has been donated to American Geographical Society Library, I just made a remake version of it, and will hopefully share an instructional document for free!😉

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Atlas Guo @cartoguophy.bsky.social · Mar 31

Truly honored to have my ginkgo hemisphere map featured as the cover image of CP! ☺️

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