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The future of the Map – the maps of the future

Dec 2, 2015 Blog

The future of the Map – the maps of the future

New and innovative technologies have an important impact into what cartographers are doing. In the geospatial domains we can witness, that more spatial data…

What is a Map? by Jo Ussing, part of the IMIA blog series “What is a Map?”

Oct 20, 2015 Blog

What is a Map? by Jo Ussing, part of the IMIA blog series “What is a Map?”

Most people think a map is just a way to show how to get from Point A to Point B. A map is a story.…

Encapsulated Vs. Laminated Maps

Aug 10, 2015 Blog

Encapsulated Vs. Laminated Maps

What is an Encapsulated Map? Probably the most often asked question is what does encapsulated map mean? Once I tell them that it’s also…

Introduction to the IMIA Blog Series “What is a Map?”

Feb 24, 2015 Blog

Introduction to the IMIA Blog Series “What is a Map?”

Over the next few months IMIA will be sponsoring a series of blogs written by guest bloggers on the topic: “What is a Map?”.…

The Map Experience

Feb 18, 2015 Blog

The Map Experience

What if you had never seen a printed map? What if all you only knew about was electronic devices? This tongue in cheek video…

Getting “Lost” in the Hunt: Keeping Your Bearings When You’re Focused in the Field

Feb 18, 2015 Blog

Getting “Lost” in the Hunt: Keeping Your Bearings When You’re Focused in the Field

Professional Hunter Donnelle Johnson of HuntData Shares Necessities for Pros and Novices on the Hunt Every year more than 300,000 hunting licenses are sold in…

Automatic Production and Updating of Topographic Maps

Jan 24, 2015 Blog

Automatic Production and Updating of Topographic Maps

In times of rapid change and dwindling human and financial resources, the most important reasons for automation in map production are to ensure efficient,…

GIS Day- World’s Largest GIS Day Event

Nov 7, 2014 Blog

GIS Day- World’s Largest GIS Day Event

Want to know more about GIS? What is GIS is all about? Want to experience cool technologies? Google Glass, 3D Printer etc Where is…

Mapping the World

Oct 24, 2014 Blog

Mapping the World

Before Google maps and satellite imagery cartographers painstakingly mapped the world. As you’ve spun the globe and studied your atlas dreaming of faraway places,…