Meet the 2017 Winners
Grand Prize
Washington’s Ice Age Floods
This visually engrossing story map documents the cataclysmic floods that shaped the landscape of the Pacific Northwest during the last ice age. Maps, images, and videos illuminate the deluge’s devastating path of destruction from western Montana to the Pacific Ocean.
Made with Story Map Journal
By Daniel Coe – Washington Geological Survey
Travel, Destinations, and Recreation
The best story maps to celebrate unforgettable places by providing vivid guides to, and accounts and descriptions of, places ranging from neighborhoods to nations.
Infrastructure, Planning, and Government
The best story maps to display the systems that underpin modern society and inform constituents about the nature and scope of the infrastructure being managed.
Science, Technology, and Education
The best story maps to present and interpret the earth and its workings and increase our understanding by exploring aspects of science, technology, health, or education.
Culture, History, and Events
The best story maps to reveal the past, explore historical locations, and call attention to the importance of preserving our cultural heritage.
Conservation, Environment, and Sustainability
The best story maps to illustrate efforts aimed at protecting the planet’s natural environments and ensuring a sustainable future for humankind..
