ABOUT US

The Cartographic Section is comprised of a small team of experienced
mapping and GIS specialists. It is equipped to undertake a range of
cartographic services related to the work of the Secretariat,
including the preparation of small-scale illustrative, large-scale
stand-alone maps and GIS products. To a lesser extent, the section
provides advisory geographic/cartographic services on technical and
research issues.

As the cartographic authority for the Organization, the Section
formulates cartographic standards and provides the necessary clearance
for maps published under the UN imprint (Guidelines for the
Publication of Maps, ST/AI/189/Add.25/Rev.1).

Many maps produced by the Section are an integral part of UN
documents; some are prepared for briefing purposes only; and others
are prepared for use by the Security Council and not for general
distribution. Each map has a unique number that appears in the lower
left-hand corner. This number is used to archive and retrieve maps in
the Cartographic Section. Most digitally-prepared, current maps can be
downloaded from this site, and are also available for reference in the
Map Collection.

To date, no complete catalogue of United Nations maps has been
published. However, most UN maps are referenced in the Dag
Hammarskjöld Library's United Nations Bibliographic Information System
(UNBIS), and may be searched by map number, geographical area and
subject descriptors.


   	Vladimir Bessarabov - Publication permissions for maps, UN database
Hélène Bray - International Boundaries issues, GIS services
Alice Chow, Lorant Czaran - UNGIWG, GIS services
Robert McKay - Peacekeeping maps, publishing
  
Cartographic Section, DPKO
United Nations - Room DC1-521
New York, NY 10017
Tel: (212) 963 8266 Fax: (212) 963 3742


COPYRIGHT NOTICE

Unless otherwise noted, the maps included on this web site are
produced by the Cartographic Section and are copyrighted by the United
Nations. Reproduction of any part without the permission of the
copyright owner is unlawful. Reproduction of any part without the
permission of the copyright owner is unlawful. Please contact us for
any questions regarding publication permissions.

