THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN MAP SOCIETY

DENVER, CO

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The Rocky Mountain Map Society (RMMS) is a non-profit organization based in Denver, Colorado dedicated to the study and appreciation of maps, cartography, and geography. The society was established in 1990 and has a membership of around 200 individuals from across the United States and Canada.

The RMMS hosts regular meetings, lectures, and events throughout the year, with topics ranging from the history of mapmaking to the latest advances in digital cartography. Members also have access to the society's extensive library, which includes rare and historical maps, atlases, and prints.

The RMMS is committed to promoting the educational value of maps and geography, and regularly collaborates with local schools, museums, and other organizations to offer educational programs and exhibits. The society also awards a scholarship each year to a student pursuing a degree in cartography or geography.

Overall, the Rocky Mountain Map Society is a vibrant and active community of map enthusiasts who share a passion for exploring the world through the lens of cartography.

THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN MAP SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in DENVER CO. US MID #8400800521

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN MAP SOCIETY
1790 HUDSON ST
DENVER
CO
80220-1453

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MID # 8400800521
Name THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN MAP SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 841166667
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 39.745818, -104.923423
CODES FIPS State Code: 08
FIPS County Code: 031
US Census Tract: 004201
US Census Block: 2016