EXPLORE THE WORLD OF CARTOGRAPHY
A short list of cartographic links.
NORTH AMERICAN CARTOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SOCIETY
Their motto says it all: Do you #lovemaps? Welcome home.
Visit NACIS
CaGIS: THE CARTOGRAPHY AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SOCIETY
One of the largest networks of professional leading education, research and practice in Cartography and Geographic Information Science.
Visit CaGIS
INTERNATIONAL CARTOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION
An active, international organization promoting the art and science of cartography and GIS. See what's happening in the international cartographic landscape.
Visit ICA
CANADIAN CARTOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION
A well-organized group advertising jobs and offering online versions of their publications.
Visit CCA
Their motto says it all: Do you #lovemaps? Welcome home.
Visit NACIS
CaGIS: THE CARTOGRAPHY AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SOCIETY
One of the largest networks of professional leading education, research and practice in Cartography and Geographic Information Science.
Visit CaGIS
INTERNATIONAL CARTOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION
An active, international organization promoting the art and science of cartography and GIS. See what's happening in the international cartographic landscape.
Visit ICA
CANADIAN CARTOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION
A well-organized group advertising jobs and offering online versions of their publications.
Visit CCA
HISTORICAL MAP SOURCES
There are many excellent libraries with impressive map collections, these online sources are particularly large.
OSHER MAP LIBRARY
The Osher Map Library is located in Portland, Maine and has an extensive historical map and globe collection. It is always an inspiration to visit the museum or browse their online map collection.
Visit the Osher Map Library
PERRY-CASTANEDA LIBRARY MAP COLLECTION
An extensive collection. Many can be downloaded.
Visit the Perry-Castaneda Library Map Collection
HISTORIC MAP WORKS
Almost 2-million maps of North America to search. Many of the maps can be purchased as a print.
Visit Historic Map Works
The Osher Map Library is located in Portland, Maine and has an extensive historical map and globe collection. It is always an inspiration to visit the museum or browse their online map collection.
Visit the Osher Map Library
PERRY-CASTANEDA LIBRARY MAP COLLECTION
An extensive collection. Many can be downloaded.
Visit the Perry-Castaneda Library Map Collection
HISTORIC MAP WORKS
Almost 2-million maps of North America to search. Many of the maps can be purchased as a print.
Visit Historic Map Works
ON-THE-GROUND MAPPING
Interested in contributing original map data? Try these outlets.
OPEN STREET MAP
An open source map of the world. Powered by volunteers with on-the-ground data reporting. Many apps exist in iOS and Android for mobile uploads.
Visit Open Street Map
THE NATIONAL MAP CORP
USGS offers citizens the opportunity to update and add new data using their web-based mapping tool. The type of data is limited to certain types of point data, such as schools, hospitals, post offices, police stations and other important public buildings. See their website.
Visit the National Map Corp
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
National Geographic has an extensive citizen science program. Get involved!
Visit National Geographic's citizen science website
OPEN STREET MAP
An open source map of the world. Powered by volunteers with on-the-ground data reporting. Many apps exist in iOS and Android for mobile uploads.
Visit Open Street Map
THE NATIONAL MAP CORP
USGS offers citizens the opportunity to update and add new data using their web-based mapping tool. The type of data is limited to certain types of point data, such as schools, hospitals, post offices, police stations and other important public buildings. See their website.
Visit the National Map Corp
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
National Geographic has an extensive citizen science program. Get involved!
Visit National Geographic's citizen science website