Introduction
The project of “Mapping Memories of Carleton” challenged our understanding of trying to balance what we believe is important at Carleton, as well as what we perceive to be important for Carls as a whole. We wanted this project to reflect the interdisciplinary nature of the fields of study, lived experiences, preferences, and influences to be showcased.
Each student was tasked with selecting an object or two they found noteworthy. Many things on campus tell a story, but not everything has its information available or public, so we aimed to find objects that could tell a story. We took note of several objects and decided individually within our selections which ones were had sufficient information and were significant.
Overview – ArcGIS Map
Below is the embedded map with the locations and some information about each of the selected objects. Our StoryMaps will facilitate the campus narrative, and this map serves as an overview of the locations on campus.
Here is also a link to visit the map in full screen!
Story Maps
We have created Story Maps that group our 7 items into particular themes that are in common between them.
You may click here to be taken to each Story Map individually or navigate using the menus at the top!
Each Story Map tells a tale!
Carls in Competition
Carleton’s Creativity
Remembering Carls
Methods
Our project incorporates various techniques and processes, from 3D modeling to geolocation. The 3D models of each object were done through photogrammetry with Metashape Pro and presented through SketchFab. The maps were created with ArcGIS, and narrated through StoryMaps. By using these techniques, we were able to create two narratives: an up-close narrative of the object itself, and an over-arching narrative of Carleton College.
Presentation
Presenting this project on a website such as WordPress allows for easy navigation and accessibility. Furthermore, it allowed for the embedding of 3D models, ArcGIS maps, and StoryMaps. This project is intended for past, current, and future members of the Carleton community to learn more about the storied campus.
Source Documentation
Carleton College’s website provided much of the information used in this project, along with the Carletonian, the Perlman Teaching Museum, Macalester College, the Carleton Archives, MIAC Athletics, and Tim Lloyd’s personal website. Images featured in the StoryMaps came from the Carleton Archives and are credited at the bottom of each StoryMap. Below are the sources used for the overarching research.
Chaplain, Office of the. “Carleton Student Memorial – Carleton College.” November 2, 2016. https://www.carleton.edu/chaplain/memoriam/student-memorial/
Commencement. “Honorary Degree Citation for David Porter – Carleton College.” June 15, 2010. https://www.carleton.edu/commencement/past/2011-2/speeches-6/bryce/
Lu, Selina. “Carleton Celebrates Toff the Cat’s Posthumous Birthday.” The Carletonian, n.d. Accessed November 6, 2025. https://thecarletonian.com/19944/arts-and-features/carleton-celebrates-toff-the-cats-posthumous-birthday/
Museum, Perlman Teaching. “Charles Biederman: Untitled – Carleton College.” September 9, 2011. https://www.carleton.edu/museum/news/charles-biederman-untitled/
Statistics, Mathematics and. Konhauser Problemfest – Department Events – Carleton College. April 30, 2019. https://www.carleton.edu/math/news-and-events/events/?eventId&calendarId=0gsju8nl3u7kbbp7lo876phqis%40group.calendar.google.com
“The Goat.” Accessed November 6, 2025. https://miacathletics.com/sports/2022/4/20/about-honor-history-rivalry-trophies-bkb-goat.aspx
Tim , Lloyd. “Tim Lloyd-About.” Accessed November 6, 2025. https://www.timlloydmetalsmith.com/bio.html
“Tim Lloyd to Host Solo Exhibition at Northfield Arts Guild – Carleton College.” With Carleton College. September 25, 2025. https://www.carleton.edu/news/stories/tim-lloyd-to-host-solo-exhibition-at-northfield-arts-guild/