Cartographic Resources
Learn how to really display your spatial information and create well designed, informative maps. Access this collection of resources on how to display colors, create … Read more
GIS 101: Learn About GIS
GIS is a multi-faceted discipline built that incorporates a variety of technologies and concepts. To really understand the capabilities of GIS, it is important to … Read more
Homeschool Cartography Courses
If you live near Portland, Maine and have homeschooled children, there is a cartography course being offered through the Osher Map Library and Smith Center for … Read more
Paula Scher’s Maps
Paula Scher, a graphic artist, has a book available highlighting 39 of her artistic map creations.
American Mapmaking
AmericanMapmaking.com is a virtual exhibit of American maps from the late 18th century. Created by antique map dealer, Boston Rare Maps, the virtual tour is … Read more
To North Arrow or Not to North Arrow
I started my GIS education back when hand cartography was still a course offered at UCLA. My early teachers drilled into me the standard of … Read more
Ten Things to Consider When Making a Map
What makes a good map? When done well, a map is a vehicle for effective communication. There are many cartographic principles to help guide effective … Read more
Elements of a Map
Map elements such as the map frame, legend, and north arrow are parts of what create a map.
Making Color Blind Friendly Maps
It’s estimated that about 7% of males are color blind in some form (as compared with 0.4% of females). While a very small percentage … Read more
16th and 17th Century Cartography Versus 2011 Imagery
How did the major cities in the 16th and 17th centuries compare with their modern counterparts? The Atlantic has a slideshow comparing the look of … Read more
What is it like to be a cartographer?
The British Cartographic Society highlights series of posts and videos on the field of cartography. If you want an idea of what cartography was like … Read more
Enhancing Shorelines with Vector-Based Coastal Vignettes
The demarkation between land and a body of water can be enhanced cartographically through the use of coastal vignettes. From a cartographic perspective, a coastal … Read more