Mapping  * GIS Map Templates and Map Making Tips
 
 Map Making Tips and GIS Map Templates   
Map making or cartography is both a science and an art and it is important to understand that the way data is selected, processed, analyzed and presented can heavily influence the impression which the final output makes on somebody who looks at it.  GIS technicians must understand the potential affect that the maps they produce could have on decision making.  Careful checking of data, disclaimers, and sourcing of data is vital. 

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 Map Templates
The Map Template Working Group made up of OCHA information management practitioners.  Field Offices have been working hard to develop guidelines and templates to assist in streamlining spatial analysis for humanitarian response. Maximize
 
 Miscellaneous Mapping Resources & Logos
Several miscellaneous useful mapping tips and resources.  Maximize

 
 Style and Symbol Sheets   
These styles and symbols can be used in ArcGIS to standardize the types of symbols used on GIS maps.   Maximize
 
 Guidelines and Reference Documents
Guidelines and reference documents  Maximize