Mission
The New York Map Society exists to encourage and promote the study, research, use, creation, preservation, and appreciation of all forms of maps and the history of cartography. Our interests encompass all eras and methodologies, from antique maps to contemporary maps, including digital and computer-generated maps. Our mission is pursued through numerous means, including periodic lectures and field trips, the maintenance of a website and social media presence, the support of individuals or organizations aligned with our mission, and the publication of articles or posts about maps. The New York Map Society was founded in 1978 and is a non-profit corporation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, offering educational, academic, and research programs for anyone interested in maps.
LATEST NEWS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Tuesday, March 15, 2022, 7:00 pm New York (ET) time: the New York Map Society presents geographer/writer Joshua Jelly-Schapiro speaking on his new book: “Names of New York.” Exploring the power of naming to shape experience and our sense of place, Jelly-Schapiro traces the ways in which native Lenape, Dutch settlers, British invaders, and successive waves of immigrants have left their marks on the city’s map.
Tuesday, April 26, 2022, 7:00 pm New York (ET): the New York Map Society presents Rick Smit, a map collector living in The Netherlands, speaking about his Berghaus Map of Syria, published 1835 by the German publishing house Justus Perthes. He will explain the sources Berghaus used, the context under which the map was published, and the new elevation depiction method applied in making the map: hachures.