Map Projection
Resources about map projections - all flat maps have to use a projection to display the spherical earth. Learn all about map projections and how they're used.

Map Scale
Resources about map scale and determining distance on maps. Learn about ratios, graphic scales, small and large scale maps, and much more.

Parts of a Map
From your About.com Guide, an overview of map terminology, from the neatline to the legend.

Analemma
The analemma is the figure-eight-shaped image on a globe that gives information about the location of the sun. This site provides everything you ever wanted to know about the analemma.

Color Use Guidelines
The appropriate use of color in cartography is very important. This site provides guidelines and schemes (click "generalized set of color schemes") for effective graphical presentation.

Definitions of the Word 'Map,' 1649-1996
321 definitions of "map." This fascinating collection shows that there are many ways to describe something we almost take for granted.

Mathematics of Cartography
An excellent site! Provides a comprehensive overview of cartography: history, project, scale and more.

The Map Room
This is an interesting blog related to maps and cartography - any map lover will enjoy Jonathan Crowe's commentary and discussion.

Topographic Map Symbols
All about the symbols found on USGS topographic maps, which are often used on other maps as well.