Cartography and Geographic Information Society

The mission of the Cartography and Geographical Information Society is to serve as the primary focal point in the United States for individuals interested in cartography and geographic information related professions.

The objectives of CaGIS are to:

• Advocate and support activities that foster the development of new theories and technologies, and improve the production, management, and use of maps and geographic information



• Promulgate and actively support the highest possible professional standards in occupations relating to cartography and geographic information science



• Foster the establishment and adoption of cartographic data standards



• Serve as the focal point for the U.S. participation in the International Cartographic Association and other appropriate international cartographic forums



• Support the publication of Cartography and Geographic Information Systems to ensure that it serves as the premier scholarly journal in the discipline



• Organize the biennial AutoCarto Symposium and ensure that it continues to one of the premier outlets for cutting-edge developments in cartography, geographic information systems, and digital remote sensing



• Promote a wide range of educational and training opportunities that enable its members to keep abreast of the state of the art in mapping and the use of geographic information



• Stimulate the design of high-quality and innovative map products through competitions and other activities that recognize outstanding accomplishments



• Encourage the creation and preservation of map collections



• Actively promote cartography and geographic information activities as significant career options



• Foster the proper and efficient use of maps and other forms of geographic information

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