The role of the office
The State Cartographer's Office (SCO) is Wisconsin's resource for information about maps, cartography, geographic information systems (GIS), land information systems (LIS), and geospatial technology. We support the state's geospatial community through presentations and educational workshops, technical consulting, print and digital publications, Web-based catalogs and data services, and information about events, jobs and emerging trends.
The SCO provides services to a diverse array of mapping and geospatial data producers and consumers in Wisconsin. This includes helping the general public find and understand map resources through our free online and phone services.
The SCO also serves as a liaison between professionals in government, education, non-profits and the private sector, helping to expand the adoption and effective use of geospatial technology and methods in these sectors.
Coordination efforts
We maintain close ties to geospatial communities in other states and nationally to stay abreast of current trends and policies. The SCO has longstanding relationships with the Wisconsin Land Information Association, the Wisconsin Society of Land Surveyors, the Wisconsin County Surveyors Association, the PLSS Work Group, and other organizations. We also collaborate on statewide initiatives with the Wisconsin Geographic Information Officer, state agencies, and statewide associations.
The State Cartographer serves as an ex officio member of Wisconsin Land Information Council and the Wisconsin Geographic Names Council.
Website and publications
The SCO website provides information and tools for geospatial professionals and the general public, including the latest news and information on geospatial jobs and events.
Our website features a number of online applications that provide access to geospatial data, including:
The SCO's educational mission is further enhanced through our publications, which include informational brochures, manuals, reports, and professional articles.
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