The International Cartographic Association (ICA) is a global authoritative body on issues and techniques pertaining to cartography and GIScience. Located in Switzerland, ICA promotes cartography and GIScience as a discipline and profession. Apart from promoting collaborative research on these fields of study, the organization contributes towards offering solution of global problems through the use of Cartography and GIScience. It also aims at introducing a focused geospatial basis for both local and global statistical information.
Canadian Cartographic Association
With an objective of promoting interest in maps, the Canadian Cartographic Association (CCA) was established in 1975. The organization has been steadfast in its idea of advancing education in cartography. On that note, it encourages research in both historical and contemporary cartography.
Its focus has now transcended beyond cartography, and gradually it is playing an important role in furthering the cause of GIScience.
British Cartographic Society
The British Cartographic Society (BCS) is regarded as one of the leading cartographic associations in the world. All aspects of cartography are promoted by BCS, especially through its globally recognized publication, 'The Cartographic Journal.' From researchers to map curators and designers to cartographers, the members of BCS contribute towards developing the world of maps.
Ordnance Survey
Ordnance Survey (OS), one of the largest producers of maps in the world, was originally established to map Scotland following the Jacobite Rebellion in 1745. From being a producer of paper maps, UK's national mapping agency has become an authority on producing digital map data, online route planning and mobile apps. It has transformed into a big data powerhouse. Its team of surveyors continues to enrich the already humongous geographic data, which is granular and accurate
One of the earliest institutes dedicated for cartography, Royal Geographical Society was founded in 1830, for developing and promoting geographical knowledge and applying it to solve societal and environmental challenges. The Map Room of the institute has probably the world's largest private collections of maps and related material.
International Coronelli Society
From investigating into old terrestrial and celestial globes to publishing the results, the International Coronelli Society is holding the fort when it comes to highlighting scientific aspects of cartography. Founded in 1952, this cartographic association also deals with the history of this discipline and it does extensive research on the producers and purpose of globes.
An integral part of the United States Department of the Interior (DOI), the National Mine Map Repository (NMMR) collects and preserves mine map information and images for the entire US. It maintains an archive of both closed and abandoned mine maps from across the country. The knowledge repository of NMMR includes data and maps of coal mines in the anthracite coal region in Pennsylvania. Its analyses of mine maps and related information help both private and public sectors in making economic evaluation, risk assessment, infrastructural development, and preserving public health. The NMMR has a collection of more than 181,000 maps (digital and microfilm) of abandoned mines, with some dating back to as early as 1790s. It is the most important point of reference for maps on both surface and underground mines across the US.
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