Cartographic Salons
Every year, at the annual NSS Convention, the Cartographic Salon celebrates exceptional cave cartography by its members. Please select a year to view.
Year
2026
Location
Corydon, Indiana
Medal Award Winner
Sara Furnace Cave - Bert Ashbrook
Judges
Bert Ashbrook, Reilly Blackwell, Jim Borden, Josh Brewer, Paul Burger, Jenna Crabtree, George Dasher, Christian DeCelle, Walt Hamm, Rodney Horrocks, Pat Kambesis, Crash Kennedy, Dan Lamping, Kyle Lassiter, Joe Lieberz, Dwight Livingston, Ryan Maurer, Aria Mildice, Garry C. Petrie, Jason Richards, LJ Risteski, Stephanie Suen, Carol Vessely, Gabby Zawacki, Jon Zetterberg, Marion Ziemons
Medal Winner
Experienced Category
All
- All
- Merit Award
- Honorable Mention
Blowing Hole section of Fern Cave - Marion Ziemons
Carroll Cave - Daniel Lamping
Lechuguilla Lower Near East - Rod Horrocks
Nika Cave - Helen Hicks
Ana Tautua Cave - Ben Hutchins
Dinosaur Cave - Marvin Miller
Falls Creek Falls Cave Atlas - Garry Petrie
Hendrie River Water Cave - Josh Brewer
Latay Cave - Marion Ziemons
Lehman Cave - Shane Fryer
Shady Valley Mill Cave - Nate Curran
Sisimen Awang Cave - Glen Malliet
West Cemetery Cave TPU418 - Jim Fox, Justin Huffman, and Jon Zetterberg
Apprentice Category
All
- All
- Merit Award
- Honorable Mention
Macken Cave - Phillip Sullivan
Climax Cave - Kyle Kreutz
Lost Hollow Cave - Chad Holderfield
Nimbus Cave - Philip Schuchardt
Looking for more?
Every year the NSS recognizes excellence in cave-related art.
Want to Attend In Person?
You don't need to attend convention to submit an entry. But convention is a great way to meet and engage with other cavers!
