Cartographic materials include all materials that represent the whole or part of the earth or any celestial body. Most common cartographic material is a map - may represent any place in the universe, real or imaginary.
Maps can take the form of wall hangings, postcards, placemats, jigsaw puzzles, etc.
Maps may be printed on paper, vellum, linen, plastic, or other types of materials. Prescribed sources of information Information taken from outside the prescribed sources of information must be enclosed in square brackets. Title and statement Chief source of information of responsibility Edition Chief source of information, accompanying printed material Mathematical data Chief source of information, accompanying printed material Publication, distribution, etc. Any source Main entry Cartographic materials are entered under the issuing corporate body if that body is responsible for more than just the publication and distribution. These companies are responsible for the cartography, publication, etc.