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. 

 
 
 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