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Cartography
The Cartography section produces complex, highly detailed
multicoloured geological maps, poster maps, illustrations, figures and photographs
for Geological Survey of Canada
(GSC) scientists, geologists and other clients within Natural
Resources Canada.
The Section provides a comprehensive digital map production
service using leading-edge mapping and Geographic Information System (GIS) software,
digital imaging and photographic technologies for various GSC publications and
bulletins. Geological map products are offset printed or plotted using the On-demand
Plotting System. Geological map data sets are also available on CDROM upon request.
Map production and cartographic support is provided to GSC regional offices
ensuring consistency in map production database management, map plotting and
archival procedures.
- Producing and distributing digital and paper-based products
such as GSC A-series maps, GSC Open File maps, Pocket figures
for GSC bulletins, as well as other publications related to the
field of geoscience;
- Developing and maintaining cartographic production guidelines,
specifications and standards;
- Developing and maintaining a digital map production system (ArcInfo
Graphical User Interface) for local and regional cartographers;
- Providing cartographic training, GIS training and support both
locally and in regional offices;
- Providing a comprehensive on-demand, laminating and archiving
service;
- Providing digital imaging, scanning and graphic services;
- Providing technical photographic services;
- Regulating and maintaining the NTDB base map subscription service;
- Contributing to the development and maintenance of geological
map database standards;
- Providing coordination and preparation of maps for offset printing.
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