Society of Cartographers

The Society of Cartographers warmly welcomes you to its website. We aim to support and encourage all those involved in the production of maps.

By providing information and opportunities to contact, meet and exchange views and techniques, we hope to support and encourage those involved in all aspects of mapmaking and maintain a high standard of cartographic illustration.

The Society was founded in 1964 at the University of Glasgow and was originally named the Society of University Cartographers. In 1989 the Society adopted a new title and constitution opening up membership to all in the cartographic community.

The Society's membership is widely drawn from the education sector, statutory institutions, local authorities, public utilities and the commercial and publishing industry. The majority of the membership is UK based, but with a significant world-wide membership.

Honorary Secretary
Mr Mike Shand

Chair
Mr Steve Chilton

President
Professor Danny Dorling