Background
Mapes, Carl Herbert was born on February 28, 1900 in Dimondale, Michigan, United States. Son of John Albert and Hattie Elvira (Mills) Mapes.
Mapes, Carl Herbert was born on February 28, 1900 in Dimondale, Michigan, United States. Son of John Albert and Hattie Elvira (Mills) Mapes.
Bachelor of Arts, Univercity Washington, 1922, Master of Science, 1931, Doctor of Philosophy, 1943.
Salesman Rand McNally & Company, Seattle, 1924-1931, associate map editor Chicago, 1931-1933, research geographer, 1943-1948, chief map editor since 1948. Instructor geografic Seattle Public Schools, 1933-1942, Eastern Washington College Education, summers 1939, 40, U. Washington, summer 1938. Instructor aerology Naval Flight Preparatory School, Seattle, 1943.
Lecturer University of Chicago adult education courses, 1950-1953.
Member governing board Library International Relations. Member Association American Geographers, Alpha Delta Phi.
Married Margaret Ream Metsker, June 6, 1923. Children: Marilyn Edith, Carl Richard.