James Edward Payne—

Jim Payne initiated the professional level of cartographic courses in the department from 1958 through the mid 1980s.  He was solely responsible for cartography, remote sensing and map and photo interpretation.  The outstanding growth of the geographic information systems and advanced cartography courses in the department are a direct link to goals he helped establish for the Department of Geography and Regional Planning.  He also taught physical geography and physiography. (thanks to Sue Forbes for this write-up.)

The James Edward Payne Cartography Lab (designated 1997) is located in 8 Leonard Hall for the majors to use.  It offers students a place for classroom work and the availability outside of class to complete projects using all of the mapping software packages we have available.

The department computer laboratory is primarily designed for Geographic Information Systems research and Analysis.  Students also have access to university-administered computer labs.  The lab contains computers connected to the internet and linked to the department's Windows NT Network.  Lab configuration, peripheral devices and software are listed below:  

Configuration:
- 16 computer stations
- 10 of these are Dell NT workstations
- 6 are Windows 95/98 PCs
    - Software:        
        - ArcView 3.2
            - Network Analyst
            - Spatial Analyst
            - 3-D Analyst extensions
        - ARC/INFO NT 7.2.1 and version 8
        - MapInfo 5.5
        - IDRISI 3.2
        - MicroMSI
        - MiniCAD
        - full Microsoft Office Suite
    - Peripherals:
        - 5 11x17 capable color printers
        - 2 8.5x11 capable black & white laser printers
        - 1 Altek 24x32 tablet digitizer
        - 2 11x17 capable scanners
        - computer projection unit capabilities

    Dr. John Benhart, the lab's supervisor, is continually updating the capabilities of the lab, both hardware and software.  Please direct any questions or concerns about the lab to him.