Cartography

Cartography or mapmaking (in Greek chartis = map and graphein = write) is the study and practice of making maps or globes. Maps have traditionally been made using pen and paper, but the advent and spread of computers has revolutionized cartography. Most commercial quality maps are now made with map making software that falls into one of three main types; CAD, GIS, and specialized map illustration software.

External links

• List of maps of all countries
• Online Map Catalogs in North America and Europe Lists some good places to search for online maps
• The fascinating world of maps and mapping Lists all kinds of maps
• Map collections Intorductory page to help navigate the online map resources
• A listing of over 5000 websites describing holdings of manuscripts, archives, rare books, historical photographs, and other primary sources for the research scholar
• MapRef The Collection of Map Projections and Reference Systems for Europe - Zusammenstellung Europäischer Referenzsysteme und Kartenprojektionen
• Links for maps Directory for maps and cartography links
• Antique and Rare Maps - Art Source International - Links to rare and antique maps and to cartography resources.
• OpenStreetMap - A free project mapping the worlds roads using GPS
• FreeMaps.de Free Maps Germany & Europe