The Andy Hopp Papers document the academic, professional, and research activities of Andy Hopp, primarily in the fields of geography, cartography, environmental studies, and geographic information systems (GIS). The collection spans undergraduate and graduate coursework, professional conference participation, internship experiences, thesis research, and subject reference material. It provides insight into the development of geographic knowledge and pedagogical approaches at South Dakota State University and within professional geographic organizations.
Materials include extensive coursework in physical and human geography, GIS, remote sensing, ecoregions, biogeography, geomorphology, and historical geography, as well as history, math, statistics, speech, and criminal justice. The collection also includes academic products such as projects, maps, assignments, and digital files. Conference materials represent multiple meetings of the Association of American Geographers, including regional and national events.
Additional materials document Hopp’s internship at the SDSU GIS Center of Excellence and his involvement with the National Snow and Ice Data Center. Collected reference materials cover U.S. census maps, environmental topics, and South Dakota wildlife. His thesis research addresses pheasant hunting, bison-cattle comparisons, bird conservation, and tourism in rural and agricultural landscapes.
The collection offers researchers documentation of early 21st-century geographic education and research practices, especially in the Northern Plains region, and for its value in exploring conservation and land-use debates in South Dakota.
Hopp, Andy