About the Journal

Cartographic Perspectives (CP) is the free, open-access journal of NACIS, devoted to the study and practice of Cartography in all of its diversity. CP is published three times a year and includes peer-reviewed research on Cartography and Geovisualization (broadly defined), technical notes and tutorials on new methods, articles on library collections, reviews of books and atlases, and novel maps. All submitted articles are reviewed and returned to authors within 4–6 weeks. All graphics included in accepted articles are published in full color, at no cost to authors.

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Journal features

OPINIONS

Challenging, thoughtful, and controversial ideas about maps and cartography.

PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLES

Each issue of CP features two or three peer-reviewed research articles that keep you up to date on the latest in the field.

PRACTICAL CARTOGRAPHER’S CORNER

Each issue, cartographers share their most useful tips, tricks, and tutorials.

CARTOGRAPHIC COLLECTIONS

Descriptions of major academic, corporate, and public collections of cartographic material. Reviews of ongoing map library projects and map exhibits.

REVIEWS

Reviews of published books, maps, atlases, and textbooks, both printed and electronic.

VISUAL FIELDS

A showcase of novel, beautiful, and intriguing cartographic work.

VIEWS ON CARTOGRAPHIC EDUCATION

Read advice from fellow map educators from both inside and outside academic institutions.

Editors

EDITOR
Amy Griffin
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ASSISTANT EDITOR
Daniel P. Huffman
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