eCARTO News captures the latest cartographic news and developments from around the world. If you have any general cartography items of interest then please email them to David Fraser, .

Mapping the Natural Environment

• Artisanal-fishermen-rival-satellite-accuracy-in-mapping-seagrass-beds – thefishingdaily.com
• Explore the seafloor: new maps launched in Akaroa – ecan.govt.nz
• Woolpert, Chance Maritime Employ Autonomous Vessel and Team Collaboration to Efficiently Map Florida Seafloor – finance.yahoo.com
• Nasa’s SWOT satellite unveils most detailed ocean floor map yet: Watch – business-standard.com
• Scientists baffled by massive structures found deep beneath the ocean – google.com
• Next-Generation Water Satellite Maps Seafloor From Space – nasa.gov
• What’s Beneath All That Ice in Antarctica? New Map Reveals The Hidden World And Possibly The Future – yahoo.com
• New map of landscape beneath Antarctica unveiled – bas.ac.uk
• Dancing Turtles Show How Animals Use Magnetic Field As A Map – ndtv.com
• When is peak monarch migration in Texas? Track butterfly sightings on interactive map – statesman.com

Just Maps

• Sakura Map features cherry blossoms from around Japan – asahi.com
• Map shows the parts of the world where assisted dying is legal – metro.co.uk
• California’s 2025 Cheese Trail map offers road trip ideas for Bay Area foodies – localnewsmatters.org
• Maps: The states, counties with the most excessive drinkers, per new report – thehill.com

Research & Developments in Mapping

• ChatGPT just got new mapping features, but they don’t work very well yet – bgr.com
• Collaboration-advances-elevation-mapping – usgs.gov
• Google uses millions of phones to map Earth’s ionosphere and improve GPS – nature.com

Education, Tutorials & Gatherings

• Carto-Cymru – ti.to
• NGA partnership giving students real-world experience with topographic map production – nwmissouri.edu

History

• Ferghana Valley enclaves – caravanistan.com
• Cartes Et Figures Du Monde – cartogallica.hypotheses.org
• Google Maps: 20 years of mapping the world – sunlive.co.nz

Quizzes & Mysteries

• Geographic location on the Map? – ngv.vic.gov.au
• Google finds 10,000 fake listings on Google Maps, sues alleged network of scammers – cbsnews.com
• Google maps is missing from search results – Here’s why – euroweeklynews.com
• Gulf of America name change in the U.S. — what you’ll see in Maps – blog.google
• This Gemini feature is one ChatGPT might never be able to match – bgr.com
• Turn map locations to slide puzzles – flowingdata.com

Cartographers

• Map Depot – mapdepot

Out of this World

• Largest 3D map of the universe hints dark energy is becoming weaker, challenging models of the cosmos – abc.net.au

Risk & Hazard Mapping

• These parts of L.A. are now considered a very high fire hazard, according to a new map – timeout.com
• Maps show how quickly Los Angeles fires engulfed communities – abc.net.au
• Mapping NJ’s hundreds of abandoned mines – njspotlightnews.org

• Latest Gedling borough crime map: what’s been reported on your street? – gedlingeye.co.uk

Cartography Matters

• Mapping Creative Ecosystem In Wales – miragenews.com
• Man uncovers 80-year-old family treasure thanks to map left by his father during WWII – themirror.com
• Mental health map now available to Northeast Michigan community – wbkb11.com

Urban Mapping

• Mobility mapping rolling on – gcnews.com.au
• Nigeria launches drone surveying pilot project to map capital Abuja – gim- international.com
• This public transport enthusiast owns his own bus and is putting Canberra on the map – abc.net.au

Publications, Collections & Societies

• Atlas of the New Zealand Wars: Volume 1 – aucklanduniversitypress.co.nz
• Società Geografica Italiana ETS – google.com

In Case You Missed It

• Building a Large Geospatial Model to Achieve Spatial Intelligence – nianticlabs.com
• New AI tool generates realistic satellite images of future flooding – news.mit.edu
• Tuvalu: The disappearing island nation recreating itself in the metaverse – bbc.com
• Is this the first-ever WhatsApp Map? – ucl.ac.uk
• 50 years of geographic insight: In interview with Jack Dangermond on Esri’s journey and the future of GIS – news.mongabay.com
• Mapping science: How GIS transformed our view of the world – nsf.gov
• Map integrity: Researchers explore ways to detect ‘deep fakes’ in geography – binghamton.edu
• A growing problem of ‘deepfake geography’: How AI falsifies satellite images – washington.edu

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the weblink authors are their own and do not represent the official position of the ICA. The links are assembled for information and education purposes only.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Professor D.R. Fraser Taylor, a former President of the International Cartographic Association (ICA) and a pioneer of scientific cartography, particularly through his groundbreaking work in Cybercartography and Indigenous mapping.

Born in 1937, Professor Taylor dedicated his life to advancing the role of maps in understanding social, cultural, and environmental issues. As the Chancellor’s Distinguished Research Professor of International Affairs, Geography, and Environmental Studies at Carleton University, he was also the Director of the Geomatics and Cartographic Research Centre (GCRC), where he led transformative research that reshaped modern cartography. His vision extended beyond traditional mapping, embracing digital innovation and community collaboration to develop Cybercartographic atlases that amplified the voices of Indigenous and First Nations communities.

Professor Taylor’s contributions to the International Cartographic Association (ICA) have been profound and varied. When he was elected as President of the Canadian Cartographic Association in 1978, he helped to increase Canada’s role in international cartographic circles, earning the nation recognition as an important player. This motivated other Canadian cartographers to assume prominence in ICA and helped The Canadian Cartographer (now Cartographica) to become a major academic journal in the field.

In 1984, he was elected a Vice-President of the ICA and in 1987 and 1991 he was elected and re-elected as President of ICA. As such, he shaped the structure and organization of the ICA through his leadership as well as advancing the role of the ICA on an international level.

In 1999, he was awarded the Honorary Fellowship Award of the ICA, and in 2013, he was presented with the Carl Mannerfelt Gold Award, the ICA’s highest honor. As a former president of the ICA, he was instrumental in helping to shape the framework of the UN-GGIM (United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management) and ensuring the involvement of cartography and the ICA in this global collaborative initiative. His work in Cybercartography, a concept he introduced in 1997, led to new methods of integrating traditional knowledge, storytelling, and spatial data, profoundly influencing how geographical information is understood and shared.

Professor Taylor’s legacy will live on in the publications he has written, the atlases and maps he created, the students he inspired, and the communities he empowered. His passion for cartography, geography, innovation, and inclusivity has reshaped the field and continues to influence future generations of cartographers and researchers.

As he once said, “Maps tell stories”, and through his pioneering work, he ensured that countless stories would be told for generations to come.

The International Cartographic Association extends its deepest sympathies to the family, friends, and colleagues of Prof. Fraser Taylor. His vision and leadership have made a significant impact on the field of cartography and the ICA.

We will honour his legacy.

Georg Gartner

The International Cartographic Association (ICA) has honored Peter van der Krogt and his brother Rene van der Krogt with the ICA Diploma for Outstanding Services, recognizing their exceptional contributions to the Barbara Petchenik Children’s Map Competition.

Established in 1993 in memory of cartographer Barbara Petchenik, the biennial competition encourages children worldwide to creatively represent the world through maps. Peter’s and Rene’s dedication ensured meticulous archiving and exhibition of these imaginative works, fostering global engagement in cartography among young minds.

Peter, alongside his brother René, played a pivotal role in the competition’s success over the last decades. The ICA’s acknowledgment of Peter’s and Rene’s unwavering commitment underscores the competition’s significance in inspiring future generations of cartographers.

Find out more about Peter van den Krogt from the laudation by José Jesús Reyes Nuñez, long-term Chair of the Commission on Cartography and Children and organiser of the Barbara Petchenik Competition.

– Georg Gartner
President of the International Cartographic Association

eCARTO News captures the latest cartographic news and developments from around the world. If you have any general cartography items of interest then please email them to David Fraser, .

Research & Developments in Mapping

• London cabbies’ planning strategies could help inform future of AI – york.ac.uk
• Study suggests how the brain, with sleep, learns meaningful maps of spaces – news.mit.edu
• New way to map marine park species – news.flinders.edu.au
• Collaboration-advances-elevation-mapping – usgs.gov
• Google Maps is turning 20 — it’s mapping three more countries and adding AI capabilities – cnbc.com
• A New AI Tool for the Design of Cartographic Pictograms (PictoAI) and Its Potentials for Increasing Their Meaningfulness – link.springer.com

Education & Tutorials

• Lecture Series – Maps and Mapping in Global History and Culture II – bbaw.de/
• Volcano Watch – usgs.gov
• Ohio State graduate program supports geography careers – news.osu.edu

Mapping the Natural Environment

• Collective Effort Begins to Map Seagrasses in the Western Indian Ocean – pewtrusts.org
• This scientist uses satellites to map the Earth’s plant life — and help combat climate change – news.berkeley.edu
• DeepFlood for Inundated Vegetation High-Resolution Dataset for Accurate Flood Mapping and Segmentation – nature.com

History

• Drone mapping unveils 3,000-year-old fortress, reshaping ancient history – phys.org
• Map shows Australia before humans arrived – news.com.au
• When past meets future: Drone mapping unlocks secrets of ‘mega fortress’ in the Caucasus – cranfield.ac.uk

Discoveries

• Secret in 400-year-old map may have finally solved the mystery of Roanoke – news.com.au
• Hidden oil spills: new map exposes toxic seas – energylivenews.com
• US map reveals how states would look if resized by population – newsbreak.com
• USGS-releases-first-ever-map-potential-geologic-hydrogen-us – usgs.gov
• ‘Discover Mecca’ Map launched ahead of Ramadan – gulfnews.com

Cartographers

• Out of South Africa’s disorder comes 3D model of Goulburn region – the-riotact.com
• A race to map the rainforest – unr.edu

Out of this World

• Lunar Trailblazer Launches to Map Moon’s Water – miragenews.com
• Mapping the Red Planet With the Power of Open Science – jpl.nasa.gov
• NASA’s new telescope to create multi-spectral map of cosmos, surpassing all previous efforts – indiatvnews.com

Cartography Matters

• Renaming-Denali-and-the-Gulf-of-Mexico – https://www.sco.wisc.edu/2025/01/22/renaming-denali-and-the-gulf-of-mexico/
• Mapping the truth – boston.com
• Gulf of America name change in the U.S. — what you’ll see in Maps – blog.google

Urban Mapping

• Congestion pricing maps show which New York roads and tunnels are and are not impacted – cbsnews.com
• Fake Aldi on Google Maps wreaks ‘havoc’ on village – bbc.com

Collections

• A Stranger Quest – davidrumsey.com

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the weblink authors are their own and do not represent the official position of the ICA. The links are assembled for information and education purposes only.

The RIMMA conference was held for the first time in Switzerland, at the University of Bern, from 27.-31. January 2025. The conference was co-organized by Andreas Zischg (University of Berne, Oeschger Center for Climate Change Research and MobiLab), Christophe Lienert (LAINAT, Federal Government of Switzerland and Co-Chair of the ICA Commission Cartography in Early Warning and Crisis Management), Horst Kremers (RIMMA Community of Experts), and David Bresch (ETH Zurich, Weather and Climate Risks).

The conference focussed on the integrated management of natural hazards and risks, where information and warnings play a crucial role. One focus was on the effectiveness of warnings that are supposed to enhance preparedness and complement forecasts and emergency planning. Real-time data and warnings must be accessible, understandable, and tailored to different user groups. Impact-based warnings require collaboration between meteorological services, warning services, and warning recipients. Another focus was on visualization and communication, which are key to effective forecasting and warning systems. Maps play a pivotal role in this communication. They are digital, interactive, real-time, and easy-to-grasp. They integrate spatiotemporal big data and multimedia and are an important element of digital twins.

The conference addressed open questions about user-centered information management, visualization of uncertainties, and the economic and humanitarian impacts of natural hazards, alongside topics such as system interoperability, process standardization, and early warning distribution channels.

RIMMA2025 brought together a diverse range of disciplines and experts, including meteorological and warning services, disaster and risk managers, emergency responders, and specialists in cartography, visualization, and communication.

The conference attracted about 230 participant from 30 countries who had research, government and private industry backgrounds. The conference invited for various contribution formats, such as workshops, sessions, round-tables, side-events, exercises, panels, oral speeches and posters. Contributions ranged on the one hand from global to local topics, and on the other hand from conceptual frameworks to (hands-on, technological) applications. Vivid discussions were led in a constructive way. Climate change, urbanization, increased interconnectedness, humanitarian, risk and insurance aspects gave the backdrop to discussions on new, more user- and impact-oriented solutions using established methods and novel, advanced technologies like AI and ML.

The ICA, as well as the Swiss Society of Cartography, were actively present at the conference. Two keynotes were held by ICA-representatives (one by ICA President Georg Gartner on "The relevance of cartography in the context of natural hazards and risks" and one by ICA-Commission Co-Chair Shen Jie on "Cartography for Emergency and Disaster Management: Hotspots and Development Trends"). Other keynotes were held by representatives of the Swiss Government, the World Meteorological Organization, and the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.

Four ICA-commissions (Commissions Early Warning and Crisis Management, GeoAI, Geovisualization, and Cognitive Issues in Geographic Information Visualization) organized and held workshops, interactive panels and sessions. Representatives of these commissions also delivered oral speeches.

The keynotes were held in the panel in the morning and late afternoon. Parallel sessions were organized throughout the conference days. On the first day, an ice-breaker event with a rich aperitif was organizied, the second day saw a booked-out conference dinner in the "Alte Tramdepot" in Bern’s historic city.

RIMMA2025-participants took advantage of a very interdisciplinary event that linked various domains (forecasting, preparedness, warning and response with visualization and communication) that usually still work rather sectorally and not entirely together. This thematic combination and linkage received very positive and encouraging feedback. Bridging various domains and enabling discussions on common (future) grounds was one of the main goals of RIMMA2025 and could be accomplished.

On the last conference day two excursions were offered. One took place at the headquarters of swisstopo (i.a., geodata lab, cartographic production, environmental observation). The other excursion brought interested participants to the "Top of Europe", a.k.a. the Jungfrau Joch. There, at around 3500 m a.s.l., the University of Bern maintains a high altitude research station (i.e., atmosphere, climate, cosmic radiation).

Proceedings of the conference are in the works. A collection of abstracts were published in the Abstracts of the ICA, Volume 9, 2025. Other selected contributions will be published in a dedicated special issue for RIMMA2025 in the International Journal of Cartography.

On behalf of all conference chairs and the LOC, I would like to express my sincerey gratitude to all colleagues, friends, and sponsors. Special thanks goes out to ICA-colleagues and their invaluable contributions for making RIMMA2025 a success. A thank you also goes to the conference program committee (with many ICA-members) for reviewing submissions, and the executive committee of the ICA who – like the Swiss Society of Cartography – kindly granted sponsorship for RIMMA2025.

Additional weblinks

• Conference website
• Conference programme
• LinkedIn-post of RIMMA2025 by Christophe Lienert
• Management of natural hazards in Switzerland: a retrospective and outlook Keynote speech by Dr. Katrin Schneeberger, Director of the Swiss Federal Office for the Environment and current Chair of LAINAT
• Data and mapping for natural disasters Article of Christophe Lienert and Shen Jie in the Australian Spatial Source Magazine
• Website of the ICA Commission Cartography in Early Warning and Crisis Management

Christophe Lienert
Co-Chair of the ICA Commission Cartography in Early Warning and Crisis Management

The International Cartographic Association (ICA) was honored to participate in the International Science Council’s (ISC) Third General Assembly, held from January 27 to 30, 2025, in Muscat, Oman. This significant event marked the first in-person General Assembly since the ISC’s establishment in July 2018.

As a full member of the ISC since 2014, the ICA has been committed to promoting the disciplines and professions of cartography and GIScience on an international scale.

By representing ICA, I actively engaged in strategic discussions that focused on shaping the future of global science cooperation. Key topics included the ISC Strategic Plan 2025–2028, enhancing the Council’s regional presence, and refining the ISC Statutes and Rules of Procedure.

The Assembly also provided a platform to address critical issues pertinent to the cartographic community, such as the free circulation of scientists and the challenges posed by visa processes. These discussions underscored the importance of inclusivity and the unrestricted exchange of scientific knowledge across borders.

Looking ahead, the ICA is excited to host the 32nd International Cartographic Conference (ICC) in Vancouver, Canada, from August 17 to 22, 2025. Under the theme “Mapping the Future: Innovation, Inclusion, and Sustainability,” the conference aims to continue the momentum generated at the ISC General Assembly by fostering collaboration and innovation within the global cartographic community.

Our participation in the ISC General Assembly reaffirms the ICA’s dedication to advancing cartography and GIScience as integral components of the global scientific landscape. We look forward to contributing to and benefiting from the collective efforts of the international science community in the years to come.

– Georg Gartner
President of the International Cartographic Association

eCARTO News captures the latest cartographic news and developments from around the world. If you have any general cartography items of interest then please email them to David Fraser, .

Gatherings

• The Oxford Seminars in Cartography – TOSCA

Risk Mapping

• Updated USGS Earthquake Map Highlights Risk Across U.S. – yahoo.com/news
• Mapped: How climate change affects extreme weather around the world – carbonbrief.org
• Maps show how quickly Los Angeles fires engulfed communities – abc.net.au
• Chilling map shows US cities that will be ‘underwater by 2050’ due to rising sea levels – themirror.com
• Volcano watch – The Art and Science of Geologic Mapping – usgs.gov
• Data and mapping for natural disasters – spatialsource.com.au

Research & Developments in Mapping

• Researchers create demonic map from folklore sources – heritagedaily.com
• Adaptivity as a key feature of mobile maps in the digital era – frontiersin.org
• Researchers synchronize Napoleonic maps with modern ones – phys.org
• Asuka Sango uncovers Japanese map collection at Carleton – carleton.edu
• Opening of the Research Cartography – UNITA – unibs.it
• Computing the long-term visual evolution of historical maps – nature.com
• Mapping for connection, a life beyond mapping for control – frontiersin.org
• Mapping research and innovation in the Republic of Uzbekistan – unesco.org
• Seabed mapping on a global scale: New international agreement – ga.gov.au
• Looking Back on the 30-Day Map Challenge – geoweeknews.com
• Putting maps into cartographic context – spatialsource.com.au

Applications of Mapping

• Modern-mapping-at-mawson – antarctica.gov.au
• Annapolis Unveils Interactive Map to Boost Urban Tree Canopy – planetizen.com
• New project aims to 3D map NZ’s coast in ‘remarkable detail’ – 1news.co.nz
• USGS releases first-ever map of potential for geologic hydrogen in U.S. – usgs.gov
• A Cartography Of Ideas – forbes.com

Insights

• cartographic intelligence – britannica.com
• 50 years of geographic insight: In interview with Jack Dangermond on Esri’s journey and the future of GIS – news.mongabay.com
• The importance of maps with Alastair Bonnett – geographical.co.uk
• Rob Ferrett is all over the map with Wisconsin’s state cartographer – wpr.org
• Elon University challenges students’ perspectives with unconventional map – elonnewsnetwork.com
• Universities are mapping where local news outlets are still thriving – theconversation.com
• Huge scientific breakthrough as world’s oldest map shows location of ‘Noah’s Ark’ – the-express.com
• Will 2024 Be Remembered as the Year of Mobile Mapping? – geoweeknews.com
• Exploring African cartographers’ creativity – newsbytesapp.com

Cartographers

• Dr Maciej Markowski member of the National Committee of the International Cartographic Association – ug.edu.pl
• The cartographic king – australiangeographic.com.au
• 5 Famous Cartographers You Need to Know About – msn.com/en-ca
• Prominent Kazakh Researcher Shares Journey from Cartography to Goodwill Ambassador – astanatimes.com

Maps

• 2024 Submarine Cable Map – Submarine Cable Map 2024
• Submarine Cable Map – Submarine Cable Map
• Mills of Britian – Web resource
• Madatlas: digital cartography for Madagascar – univ-gustave-eiffel.fr
• These maps will change how you see the world – newscientist.com
• Woman creates maps of Yorkshire’s ‘haunted’ sites – bbc.com
• Scientists discover world’s oldest “3D map” in French rock shelter, showing 13,000 year old ingenuity – yourweather.co.uk
• A cartography of loss in the Borderlands – hcn.org

Publications

• Atlas of Migration – 2024 – JRC Publications Repository
• Atlas of the human planet 2024 – Publications Office of the EU
• A Stranger Quest – David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
• CAIRT – cairt46.pdf

Collections

• From historical maps to modern mapping: Inside Türkiye’s cartography museum – turkiyetoday.com

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the weblink authors are their own and do not represent the official position of the ICA. The links are assembled for information and education purposes only.

Cover International Journal of Cartography The International Journal of Cartography, Issue 11.1, 2025 is now published online. Contents of the issue are provided below. A synopsis of papers published in the issue can be viewed via the Editorial, which is Free Access.

The papers in this Issue are:

• Editorial: International Journal of Cartography – a decade of publishing the outcomes of research and development in Cartography and GIScience by William Cartwright and Anne Ruas – Free Access
• Land Use and Land Cover Classification from Satellites Images Based on Ensemble Machine Learning and Crowdsourcing Data Verification by Supattra Puttinaovarat, Kanit Khaimook & Paramate Horkaew
• Proposal and Evaluation of Pictorial Symbols for Reference Mapping on Mobile Devices by Jaqueline Alves Pisetta , Andrea Faria Andrade and Silvana Philipppi Camboim
• Engagement, communication and context: the success of the human-map nexus by David Fairbairn, Georg Gartner and Michael Peterson
• The Origin of Nautical Cartography: Certitudes, Doubts, and Perplexities by Joaquim Alves Gaspar
• Neuroadaptive mobile geographic information displays: an emerging cartographic research frontier by Sara Irina Fabrikant – Open Access
• Livestock demarcating livestock routes: a methodological proposal for enhancing transparency and legality in land management and linear infrastructure development by Eduardo Moreno Cuesta, Encarnacion Gonzalez Algarra, Ezequiel Alvarez Segovia & Alberto Zabalo Torrejon
• GIS-based Geospatial Analysis of COVID-19 in Southern India by Zubairul Islam
• Book Review “SDGs in action. Sichtweisen von Generationen. A generations’ view” (Markus Jobst) by Gertrud Schaab
• Invited essay: Maps in History – Stevenson charts: real and fictitious by Imre Demhardt

As always, we welcome contributions!

Bill Cartwright and Anne Ruas
Editors, International Journal of Cartography

The International Cartographic Association (ICA) pays tribute to Professor David Rhind CBE, an extraordinary geographer, cartographic innovator, and global leader in geospatial science. David’s groundbreaking contributions to the field revolutionized the way the world understands, processes, and utilizes geographic information, establishing him as a central figure in the evolution of mapping technologies that underpin our information age.

David’s influence on cartography began early in his career, particularly during his tenure as Head of the Geography Department at Birkbeck College, London University, in the 1980s. His pivotal role in the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee of Enquiry into the Handling of Geographic Data, chaired by Lord Chorley and published in 1987, set a new agenda for geospatial data management in the UK.

As the first scientific Director General of the Ordnance Survey of Great Britain, David transformed the institution from a traditional mapmaking agency into a global leader in geospatial data. His leadership was instrumental in the development of the fully digital national database, culminating in the creation of Landline and its evolution into the internationally acclaimed MasterMap. This transformation redefined the role of cartography in society and laid the groundwork for modern geographic information systems (GIS).

David served as a Vice President of the ICA from 1984 to 1991 and his exceptional contributions to cartography and geospatial science were recognized with the prestigious Carl Mannerfelt Gold Medal in 2005. His legacy within the ICA community is one of innovation, vision, and dedication to advancing the role of mapping in solving complex global challenges.

David’s influence extended far beyond cartography. His expertise in integrating geospatial data with statistical analysis led him to serve as chair of the UK Statistics Commission from 2003–2008, where he advised the UK Government on the development and application of national statistics. His recognition as a Fellow of the Royal Society in 2002—becoming the first geographer so honored in 50 years—underscored his success in bridging disciplines and demonstrating the transformative power of geospatial science across fields.

Among his many accolades, David received the Royal Geographical Society’s Patron’s Medal in 1997 and a CBE in 2000 for services to geographical and social sciences. His remarkable career also included roles as Vice-Chancellor of City University, non-executive director of the Bank of England, chair of the Nuffield Foundation Trustees, governor of the National Institute of Economic and Social Research, and chair of the UK Data Forum.

The International Cartographic Association extends its deepest sympathies to David’s family, friends, and colleagues. His vision and leadership have left a significant mark on the field of cartography and the global geospatial community.

Seppe Cassettari, Alex Kent, and Georg Gartner

Cover International Journal of Cartography A Special Issue of the International Journal of Cartography – Art & Cartography: Experimental Practices & Embodied Experiences – has been published online.

This Issue, and Part I (Issue 10.2 2024, published earlier in 2024) is an initiative of the Commission on Art and Cartography.

Guest editors for this Issue are Taien Ng-Chan, Sharon Hayashi and Nick Lally.

A synopsis of papers published in the issue can be viewed via the Editorial, which is Free Access.

The papers in this Issue are:

• Art and cartography: other possibilities by Taien Ng-Chan, Sharon Hayashi & Nick Lally
• The lining of maps: mapping the intimacies of the cartographic processes by Elise Olmedo
• Massacre – Bodies that Matter: the mapping of queer violence in Sydney, Australia between 1970 and 2010 by Glenn Walls
• Mapping Tokyo Olympics 3.0: Archaeologies of the Future by Sharon Hayashi and Elina Lex
• Ephemeral mapping of changing perception of place through creative practice by Joanne Gardener, William Cartwright, Lesley Duxbury and Amy Griffin
• Dueling Cartographies: science, positivism, art, and critical praxis by Jim Thatcher, David Retchless and Carolyn Fish
• Mapping traces in the art of Ibrahim Mahama by Chrisél Attewell
• Food City Hi Chi Minh City: designing Relational Mapping of the Culture of Place by Oliver Vodeb and Andrew Stiff
• Petra Anamnetic: Acoustic Territories in Southern Jordan by Michael Trommer
• When one thing leads to another: Pole Station Antarctica: December 15th 8am 1956 by Kristie MacDonald
• A Sound Map of Port Hope by Taien Ng-Chan
• Invited essay: MAPS IN HISTORY: Mapping imagined journeys by Imre Demhardt

In 2025 the International Journal of Cartography moves to 4 issues per year. We welcome contributions!

Bill Cartwright and Anne Ruas
Editors, International Journal of Cartography