Creating the digital key of topographic-cartographic symbols in arcGIS and web map server environments

Abstract

Use of information technologies in the digital cartography and geographic information systems (GIS) field leads to new solutions emerging in this scientific discipline [1]. Symbology and creating cartographic and topographic symbol keys have particular importance for geospatial data visualisation. This paper describes experiences in some countries in our environment, as well as use of modern GIS architecture and production of cartographic symbol keys in the Web Map Server environment. It is a new approach and adapting to software platforms and it means display and visualisation of geospatial reality of increased quality.