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Map_Societies resources

The British Cartographic Society

An association for individuals and organisations dedicated to developing and exploring the world of maps.

Mt. Diablo Surveyors Historical Society

Society of Land Surveyors interested in the history of Mount Diablo, Northern California, and the establishment of the Mt. Diablo meridian and initial point.

North American Cartographic Information Society

NACIS is a professional society dedicated to the advancement and cooperation of all cartographic disciplines. Members include practicing cartographers, educators, map librarians, and map collectors.

Washington Map Society

An informal organization of people interested in cartography, cartographic history and collecting maps, both old and new.

The Charles Close Society

Founded in 1980 to bring together all those with an interest in the maps and history of the Ordnance Survey of Great Britain and its counterparts in Ireland. Includes details of the societies activities, publications list, indexes to OS map series, newsletter articles, and a short history of OS.

Chicago Map Society

Monthly meetings at The Newberry. The oldest map society in North America.

International Map Collectors Society

London-based organization for those interested in maps, including collectors, dealers, librarians, and academics. Activities overview, events calendar, journal, library, and resources.

Road Map Collectors Association

RMCA is a group of road map collectors throughout North America and Great Britain.

Hand Drawn Map Association

An ongoing archive of maps and other diagrams created by hand.

New York Map Society

Society offers lectures and field trips for anyone interested in maps, including antique maps and the latest GIS-based maps.

Rocky Mountain Map Society

A non-profit organization dedicated to the study and appreciation of maps and other items of cartographic interest. Based in Denver, Colorado.

Texas Map Society

Includes society history and information, news, meetings, and membership.

California Map Society

To preserve historical and contemporary cartography, primarily of California. General membership meetings twice a year.

ANZMaps

Australian and New Zealand Map Society Incorporated offers a journal and yearly conference for map enthusiasts.

The International Society for the History of the Map

Promoting the history of maps in all societies over all periods of time. News, activities and a newsletter for members.

Historical Map Society of British Columbia

A group of people interested in history illustrated through the use of historical maps. Monthly meetings were held in Vancouver. Group was dissolved in 2017.

MapHist Discussion Group

The Map History Discussion List, is an e-mail discussion group whose primary focus is historical maps, atlases, globes and other cartographic documents.