Background
Layton, Robert Lynn was born on May 31, 1925 in Salt Lake City. Son of Lynn C. and Leone (Gedge) Layton.
Layton, Robert Lynn was born on May 31, 1925 in Salt Lake City. Son of Lynn C. and Leone (Gedge) Layton.
Bachelor of Science, University Utah, 1951. Master of Science, University Utah, 1952. Doctor of Philosophy, Syracuse University, 1962.
With Brigham Young University, since 1954, professor, chairman department geography, 1960-1965, 67-80. Visiting professor University Manitoba, summer 1964, Portland State College, summer 1968. Consultant cartography, land use inventory, education Adviser planning Agency for International Development, Guatemala, 1965-1966.
Served to staff sergeant United States Army Air Force, 1943-1946. Member Association American Geographers, National Council Geography Education, Conference Latinamericanist Geographers, American Society Planning Officials, Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi, Phi Kappa Phi.
Married Betty M. James, September 5, 1951. Children– Christine, James, Joan, Raymond, Carol, Roger, Bill.