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Chris Sutton 🌎 @mapyoda.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Along the Beardstown Baseline (used for the 4th Principal Meridian in PLSS, aka "Township & Range"). Adams County, IL.

Chris Sutton 🌎 @mapyoda.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Ignoring the first part of the message, imagine the level that Republicans would lose their sh*t if Obama or Biden posted “Praise be to Allah” on Easter Sunday.

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Chris Sutton 🌎 @mapyoda.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Remind me to repost this when Trump dies.

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Chris Sutton 🌎 @mapyoda.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

This just happened to me (text message to my wife) in downstate Illinois. I immediately spoke with the County Clerk who was horrified and promised immediate action. Trump’s America, folks.

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Chris Sutton 🌎 @mapyoda.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Taking on the Tar Heels in the first round of the Dance. I smell an upset!

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Chris Sutton 🌎 @mapyoda.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

I have had some of the most amazing students over the years. Watching them grow is such rewarding experience. (Repost b/c typo)

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Chris Sutton 🌎 @mapyoda.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

No tornadoes near me last night but I got a couple of lightning shots.

Lightning. McDonough County, IL. Christopher Sutton.

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Chris Sutton 🌎 @mapyoda.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Wishing you all a happy & healthy Cordiform Projection Day!

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Chris Sutton 🌎 @mapyoda.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

I found myself. Exploring this was a lot of fun!

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Chris Sutton 🌎 @mapyoda.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

I stand with Greenland and not our mob-boss president.

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Chris Sutton 🌎 @mapyoda.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

This is the Chicago Cubs World Series trophy which they presented to me because I really wanted it and, frankly, I deserved it.

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Chris Sutton 🌎 @mapyoda.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

How to get Trump to leave Greenland alone:

Map of the north Atlantic Ocean with Greenland labeled as Epstein Island

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Chris Sutton 🌎 @mapyoda.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

How to get Trump to leave Greenland alone

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Chris Sutton 🌎 @mapyoda.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

In November, the Chicago Cubs presented me with their World Series trophy. It was an honor I very much deserved.

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Chris Sutton 🌎 @mapyoda.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

"Mirage" - yours truly at Cloud Gate, 2009

Reflections from under Cloud Gate ("the bean") in Chicago, 2009. Photo by Christopher Sutton

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Chris Sutton 🌎 @mapyoda.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

This group of graduate students just completed their final course with me. It has been a joy and privilege to be a part of their educational journey.

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Chris Sutton 🌎 @mapyoda.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Father-son activity. Today I taught #2 son my mashed potatoes recipe today.

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Chris Sutton 🌎 @mapyoda.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

Dream comes true. I was at Wrigley Field this morning and saw the World Series trophy.

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Chris Sutton 🌎 @mapyoda.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

It’s always a special treat when @johnnelsonmaps.bsky.social speaks to my classes!

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Chris Sutton 🌎 @mapyoda.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

As the weather turns cold in my neck of the woods, I picked up some required reading from @johnfugelsang.bsky.social. I’m looking forward to discussing bing in!

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Chris Sutton 🌎 @mapyoda.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Let’s meet all third term discussion with this:

Blue baseball cap with “Obama 2028” on it

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Chris Sutton 🌎 @mapyoda.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

I think they mean they'd like to see this:

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Chris Sutton 🌎 @mapyoda.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

We stayed dry a couple of hours to your north.

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Chris Sutton 🌎 @mapyoda.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

500+ in Macomb, IL - population 15,000ish

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Chris Sutton 🌎 @mapyoda.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

We had over 500 folks show up for the #NoKings rally in Macomb, IL (population 15,000ish).

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Chris Sutton 🌎 @mapyoda.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

The first image from Macomb, Illinois’ #NoKings Rally #MacombIL

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Chris Sutton 🌎 @mapyoda.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Remember Trump’s BS “Try to impeach this” map? Here’s a better one.

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Chris Sutton 🌎 @mapyoda.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Remember Trump’s BS “Try to impeach this” map? Seeing how the buffoon doesn’t read, let’s give him a map. www.nokings.org#map

Map showing the No Kings rallies planned for October 18, 2025.

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Chris Sutton 🌎 @mapyoda.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Today is Nigeria’s Independence Day and my student brought an agbádá for me to wear during my cartography course. It was a lively lecture!

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Chris Sutton 🌎 @mapyoda.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

Sometimes you need to head to the end of the road (or the beginning)

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Chris Sutton 🌎 @mapyoda.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Need a timeline cleanse? Here are a couple of shots that I took last weekend during the Balloon Glow during the Macomb (IL) 2025 Balloon Rally

Hot air balloons being illuminated by their burners during the Macomb, IL 2025 Balloon Rally

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Chris Sutton 🌎 @mapyoda.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

I got around to editing photos from Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Here's Wagner Falls located near Munising in Alger County.

Photo of Wagner Falls in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

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Chris Sutton 🌎 @mapyoda.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

It was a beautiful morning for a balloon ride. #macombballoonrally

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Chris Sutton 🌎 @mapyoda.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

We explored a bit of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula today. Here is Tahquamenon Falls. More exploring tomorrow.

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Chris Sutton 🌎 @mapyoda.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

After ten years of talking about it, I brought my wife to the UP. Greetings from Munising!

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Chris Sutton 🌎 @mapyoda.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

The photo doesn’t show the full horseshoe bend. It shows the area slightly downstream. The full bend is just off the right edge of the photo. Here’s one I took.

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Chris Sutton 🌎 @mapyoda.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

Here's a quick reference guide that I put together for my Intro GIS students to help them choose a map projection. It's not exhaustive but it will cover most situations that they encounter.

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