--- Begin Forwarded Message --- Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2001 08:13:39 -0400 (EDT) From: Michael Siegel <[log in to unmask]> Subject: good maps Sender: Michael Siegel <[log in to unmask]> In the message below, JW asked about map making software and finding freelance cartographers. All of the software I know of requires a substantial investment to purchase and to learn how to use. The software can not help you with map design, which is what makes a map communicate effectively and aesthetically pleasing. The North American Cartographic Information Society (NACIS) maintains a list of member cartographers: http://www.nacis.org/members.html There is a separate link for University Cartography labs on the same page. You will find URLs to look at samples of the cartographer's work, and contact information for you to request a cost estimate. Mike Mike Siegel,Staff Cartographer (732) 445-4054; FAX (732) 445-0006 http://mapmaker.rutgers.edu Department of Geography Lucy Stone Hall, Livingston Campus Rutgers, The State University 54 Joyce Kilmer Avenue Piscataway, NJ 08854-8045 On Sun, 29 Jul 2001, Johnnie Sutherland wrote: > Hello Maps-L: > Recently this question came in via e-mail about cartography > software. I do not have a good answer for the question. Does anyone on > Maps-L? > Johnnie Sutherland > Curator of Maps > University of Georgia > > XXXXXX Question XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX > > > I work for the Southeastern Power Administration, which is an agency > under the Department of Energy responsible for marketing electric power > generated at Federal dams in 10 states. We have need for maps for > internal use, presentations, and publication in our annual reports, web > site, etc. > > Most of the mapping software I have found is either a) too complex for > our needs, or b) appropriate for street maps, which do not fit our > needs. > > Can you recommend > a) mapping software that might be appropriate for us, and/or > > b) a freelance Cartographer who can do the maps for us? > > Our web site is http://www.sepa.fed.us. There are maps on our web site > that I believe need to be improved, and our annual report can be > downloaded from our web site as well. These should give you an idea of > the kind of maps I am looking for. > > Thank you for your time. I look forward to hearing from you. > > Sincerely, > JW > > ************************** > J. W. Smith > Southeastern Power Administration > 706-213-3839 > Fax: 706-213-3884 > email: [log in to unmask] > ************************** > --- End Forwarded Message ---