George F. Cram

Biography

George F. Cram dedicated his life to cartography, producing detailed maps and atlases that guided countless travelers and citizens across the growing United States. His publishing efforts brought clarity to the nation’s geography and supported commerce, education, and exploration.

Cram’s legacy endures through the many volumes that bore his name, and his resting place at Graceland Cemetery invites reflection on the craft of mapping in a transformative era.