British Cartographic Society
| Founded | 28 September 1963 |
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| Type | Learned Society and Registered Charity |
| Registration no. | 240034 |
| Focus | Promoting the Art and Science of Mapmaking |
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| Coordinates | 50°48′21″N 1°05′14″W / 50.805833°N 1.087222°W |
Area served | The United Kingdom of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland |
Key people | President: Mr Paul Naylor Vice President: Mr Christopher Budas |
| Revenue | £72,189 (year ending June 2010) |
| Website | www |
The British Cartographic Society (BCS) is an association of individuals and organisations dedicated to exploring and developing the world of maps. It is a registered charity. Membership includes national mapping agencies, publishers, designers, academics, researchers, map curators, individual cartographers, GIS specialists and ordinary members of the public with an interest in maps.
The BCS is regarded as one of the world's leading cartographic societies and its main publication, The Cartographic Journal, is recognised internationally. Membership of the Society can be useful for making contacts and keeping up with developments.