Background
Starr, Lowell Edmond was born on March 13, 1935 in Iola, Kansas, United States. Son of Arthur Edmond and Elizabeth Mary (Whipps) Starr.
cartographer executive geologist
Starr, Lowell Edmond was born on March 13, 1935 in Iola, Kansas, United States. Son of Arthur Edmond and Elizabeth Mary (Whipps) Starr.
Bachelor of Science in Geology, Kansas State University, 1957. Postgraduate, University Missouri, 1963.
With field operations United States Geological Survey, various locations, 1957-1962, photogrammetrist Rolla, Missouri, 1962-1964, research cartographer McLean, Virginia, 1965-1969, head Research and Development Reston, 1969-1980, director research, 1980-1986, division chief, mapping, since 1986. Member American Congress on Surveying and Mapping, Science Committee for Antarctic Research, Washington, since 1985.
Member American Society Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing, International Cartographic Association (chairman advanced technical commission 1980-1986), Pan American Institute Geography and History (chairman cartography since 1985), Kansas State University Alumni Society, International Show Car Association.
Married Glenda Sue Johnson, December 31, 1956 (divorced 1975). Children: Keri, Michael, Arthur, Elizabeth. Married Peggy Ann Lunson, August 28, 1975.