Geography

Information on the earth, its features, the distribution of life, and political boundaries.

Sub-headings:

Flags

Resources relating to flags and banners of political and other entities.

Maps & Atlases

Collections of maps.

Resources in this category:

American Congress on Surveying and Mapping
http://www.acsm.net/

"Originally named the National Congress on Surveying and Mapping when it was founded in June 1941, the society sought to better coordinate the nation's surveying and mapping activities. The objectives of ACSM are to advance the sciences of surveying and mapping and related fields, in furtherance of the welfare of those who use and make maps; to encourage the development of educational programs in surveying, mapping and charting; and to support publications that represent the professional and technical interests of surveying and mapping." Site includes information about special councils, scholarships, conventions, resources and periodicals, and membership benefits and requirements.

American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
http://www.asprs.org/

³Founded in 1934, ASPRS is the largest free-standing organization in the world with a focus on remote sensing, geographic information systems, photogrammetry, and related geospatial information technology and its applications. It has both individual and corporate members and a balance among professionals and scientists from the private, government, and academic sectors. In addition to technical conferences, it maintains major programs in technical publications, professional certification, and has an active scholarship program for students interested in the field of geospatial information management. The Society publishes the monthly journal Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing (PE&RS). ASPRS has headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland.² Site headings include Society Information, Publications, Meetings & Continuing Education, Forum (discussion), and Resources.

Association of American Geographers
http://www.aag.org/

"The Association of American Geographers (AAG) is a scientific and educational society founded in 1904. Its 7,200 members share interests in the theory, methods, and practice of geography, which they cultivate through the AAG's Annual Meeting, two scholarly journals (the Annals of the Association of American Geographers and The Professional Geographer), the monthly AAG Newsletter, and the activities of its nine Regional Divisions and 49 Specialty Groups. The AAG conducts educational and research projects that further its interests and programs."

Association of Geographic Information
http://www.agi.org.uk/

"The role o f the Association for Geographic Information is to increase the awareness of the benefits of GIS. It was a founding member of EUROGI - the European Umbrella Organisation for GIS - and draws its members from within and outside the UK. AGI is at the forefront of national and international debate on GIS. Its diversity of membership gives it a unique knowledge and strength and it has the ability to be able to act decisively on behalf of the GIS community." Site includes a searchable GIS dictionary, an Internet GIS resource list, the AGI newsletter and other publications, and links to a "GIS bibliography, the Ordnance Survey - the U.K. National Mapping Agency, a catalog of digital elevation data (maintained by Edinburgh University), and miscellaneous Geography and GIS Resources (maintained by Bill Thoen)." also includes European GIS resources, conference information, and GIS email lists.

The Canadian Association of Geographers
http://www.uwindsor.ca/cag/cagindex.html

"The objectives of the Association are to encourage geographical study and research particularly in relation to the Canadian environment." The Web site provides membership info, info on the Association's activities and its divisions, and some content from its newsletter and journal.

Canadian Council for Geographic Education
http://www.ccge.org/ccge/english/geographyLinks/geographyLin...

"The Canadian Council for Geographic Education (CCGE), a partnership between The Royal Canadian Geographical Society and the National Geographic Society, was created in 1993 to promote geographic education in Canada. The CCGE has an educational network that includes 4,000 teachers from across Canada." This site, contains information on CCGE programs, teaching resources, and geography links.

International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
http://www.isprs.org/isprs.html

"Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing is the art, science, and technology of obtaining reliable information from noncontact imaging and other sensor systems about the Earth and its environment, and other physical objects and processes through recording, measuring, analyzing and representation. The International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing is a non-governmental organization devoted to the development of international cooperation for the advancement of photogrammetry and remote sensing and their applications. The Society operates without any discrimination on grounds of race, religion, nationality, or political philosophy." Site includes explanations of Technical Commissions (special research committees), ISPRS events, and links page.

The National Register of Historic Places
http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/

"The National Register of Historic Places is the Nation's official list of cultural resources worthy of preservation. Authorized under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Register is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect our historic and archeological resources." The site includes a searchable database of properties listed in the National Register as well as information about traveling to National Register Properties, teaching about National Register sites and information about National Register publications.

National States Geographic Information Council
http://www.nsgic.org/

"The National States Geographic Information Council (NSGIC) is an organization of States committed to efficient and effective government through the prudent adoption of information technology. Members of NSGIC include delegations of senior state geographic information system managers from across the United States. Other members include representatives from federal agencies, local government, the private sector, academia and other professional organizations. ... NSGIC is particularly concerned with geographic data and systems." Site includes Metadata Primer, Activities and Membership information, and professional contacts.

The North American Vexillological Association
http://www.nava.org/

"The North American Vexillological Association, known as NAVA, is a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion of vexillology, the scientific and scholarly study of flag history and symbolism. Its members include men and women in all fields of vexillology, including flag collectors, flag historians, government officials, museum directors, flag manufacturers, encyclopedia editors, and those interested in flags as a hobby. NAVA publishes a journal and newsletter, holds annual conventions, undertakes special projects, and participates in international vexillological events."

Royal Geographical Society
http://www.rgs.org/HomePage.htm

"The Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) is the United Kingdom's learned society for Geography and geographers. The Society supports and promotes many aspects of geography, including geographical research, education and teaching, field training and small expeditions, the public understanding and popularisation of geography, and the provision of geographical information." The site has basic information about geography as well as the Society's educational resources, research, publications, and events.