Cartographic Salon

Exhibition of cave and karst-related maps

ENTRIES - Entries must be representations of caves or karst-related features. Enter copies of maps rather than originals. There is no restriction on method of presentation and innovative techniques are encouraged. All entries must be mailed to Rod Horrocks, 2201 Wilson Ave, Hot Springs SD 57747, postmarked no later than August 1, 2008, or delivered to the Cartographic Salon exhibition area at the NSS Convention by noon Monday, Monday, August 10, 2008. Maps may be displayed in the Salon, but not judged at the entrant’s option.

ENTRY FEE - There is no entry fee. Entries are considered to have been donated to the NSS unless picked up by the cartographer on the afternoon of Friday, August 15, 2008, or otherwise specified when submitted. If you wish your entry returned by mail, please provide $5 postage cost. If you want someone else to pick up your entry, please specify this in writing when the entry is submitted.

CATEGORIES - Entries will be divided into three categories: Apprentice, Experienced, and Master-Professional.

JUDGING - Judging will occur at convention.

RELEASE - No cave map will be reproduced by the NSS without the owner's explicit permission, except for display during the convention.

FURTHER INFORMATION
- More information about the Cartographic Salon (including judging criteria and a complete history of the salon) can be found on the Survey and Cartography Section website. If you have any questions, please contact Jim Kennedy, Cartographic Salon Coordinator, at 512-663-2287.

CHAIR
Rod Horrocks
2201 Wilson Ave
Hot Springs SD 57747
605-745-1158
rod_horrocks@nps.gov


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