Recreations in Cartography
Recreations in Cartography was written Bertelle M. Lyttle and first published in Harpers Monthly Magazine for its April 1902 issue.
Gretchen Peterson | Profiles From the Geospatial Community
Gretchen Peterson is a well-known geospatial professional who has run her own GIS consulting firm, Peterson GIS, since 2001.
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
Ten Things to Consider When Making a Map
Here are ten common considerations that all cartographers should incorporate as part of their map making process.
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