Template:Cite map/doc

Notes

This template is used to cite sources in Wikipedia, specifically maps and related products.

Usage

Copy one of these three blank versions to use. Note that all fields must be lowercase, and remember to use the "|" (pipe) character between each field. Please delete any unused fields to avoid clutter in the edit window.

Horizontal list
{{cite map |publisher= |title= |url= |edition= |year= |cartography= |scale= |series= |page= |section= |inset= |accessdate=2024-11-21 |isbn= |id= |ref= }}
Horizontal list (without current date)
{{cite map |publisher= |title= |url= |edition= |date= |year= |cartography= |scale= |series= |page= |section= |inset= |accessdate= |isbn= |id= |ref= }}

Vertical list	Prerequisites *
{{cite map |publisher = |title = |url = |edition = |date = |year = |cartography= |scale = |series = |page = |section = |inset = |accessdate = |isbn = |id = |ref = }}	REQUIRED REQUIRED     Use date or year, not both.

*	The field listed below is a prerequisite for the field to the left. For example title is a prerequisite to url meaning url will NOT be displayed even if it has a value unless title also has a value.

Description of fields

Syntax

Nested fields either rely on their parent fields, or replace them:

• parent
  • child — may be used with parent (and is ignored if parent is not used)

Descriptions

• publisher: The distributor/branding of the map.
• title: The title of the map as given on the front of the map.
  • url: If the map is available online, link to it.
• edition: The edition name or number or the year or range of years of publication of the map (e.g. "2nd", "1989'", "2006-2007", etc). Note: the word "edition" will be placed after this field therefore you don't need to put it in this field, i.e. write "2nd", not "2nd edition'".
• date: Date of publication edition being referenced.
• year: Year of publication edition being referenced. This is not necessary if date is specified or if the edition contains the year.
• cartography: If the cartography was prepared by a company other than the publisher (e.g. Rand McNally, H.M. Gousha, etc), include it here.
• scale: The scale of the map (e.g. "1 : 20,000" or "1/4" = 1 mile").
• series: The series this map is part of.
• page: If the map is in an atlas, include the page number here. Do NOT use for standard (i.e. one-sheet) maps.
• section: The map coordinate of the feature you're referencing (e.g. 6A, 9B, 11L, etc).
• inset: The name of the small focused inset you're referencing (Downtown Fooburg, etc).
• accessdate: Full date when map was accessed (if online). Must not be wikilinked.
• isbn: International Standard Book Number such as 0-9662209-4-3.
  • OR: id: A unique identifier, used if isbn is not applicable. In this case, you need to specify the kind of identifier you are using, preferably with a template like {{ISSN}}.
• ref: ID for anchor. By default, no anchor is generated. The ordinary nonempty value |ref=ID generates an anchor with the given ID; such a linkable reference can be made the target of wikilinks to full references, especially useful in short citations like shortened notes and parenthetical referencing.

Examples

1. {{Cite map | publisher = Skelly Oil Company | title = Highway Map of Oklahoma | cartography = Diversified Map Co | year = 1966 | section = 11C }}
   • Skelly Oil Company. Highway Map of Oklahoma [map]. Cartography by Diversified Map Co. (1966) Section 11C.
2. {{Cite map | publisher = Rand McNally | title = Discovery Atlas of the United States | year = 1993 | page = 7 | section = 7G }}
   • Rand McNally. Discovery Atlas of the United States [map]. (1993) p. 7, section 7G.
3. {{Cite map | publisher = Stanley Maps | title = Mt. Rainier National Park | scale = 1 : 30,000 | year = 2000 | edition = Centennial | cartography = Charles B. Kitterman / Kulshan Cartographic Services | isbn = 0-9662209-4-3 }}
   • Stanley Maps. Mt. Rainier National Park [map], Centennial edition, 1 : 30,000. Cartography by Charles B. Kitterman / Kulshan Cartographic Services. (2000) ISBN 0-9662209-4-3.
4. {{Cite map | publisher = Kansas Department of Transportation | title = Official State Transportation Map | url = http://www.ksdot.org/burtransplan/maps/state-pdf/kansas0708.pdf | edition = 2005-2006 | section = F9 | accessdate = 2007-03-30 }}
   • Kansas Department of Transportation. Official State Transportation Map [map], 2005-2006 edition. Section F9. Retrieved 2007-03-30.
5. {{Cite map | publisher = [[New Zealand Department of Conservation]] | title = Kepker Track | series = Parkmap | scale = 1 : 50,000 | edition = 3rd | year = 2003 | cartography = GeoSmart (NZ) Ltd }}
   • New Zealand Department of Conservation. Kepker Track [map], 3rd edition, 1 : 60,000, Parkmap. Cartography by GeoSmart (NZ) Ltd. (2003)
6. {{Cite map | publisher = [[Ordnance Survey Ireland]] | title = Kerry | series = Discovery Series | scale = 1 : 60,000 | edition = 2nd | year = 2000 | isbn = 1-901496-59-7 }}
   • Ordnance Survey Ireland. Kerry [map], 2nd edition, 1 : 50,000, Discovery Series. (2000) ISBN 1-901496-59-7.
7. {{Cite map | publisher = [[United States Geological Survey]] | title = Mount Adams East Quadrangle - Washington - Yakima Co. | year = 1998 | scale = 1 : 24,000 | series = 7,5 Minute Series (Topographic) | isbn = 0-607-92088-2 }}
   • United States Geological Survey. Mount Adams East Quadrangle - Washington - Yakima Co. [map], 1 : 24,000, 7,5 Minute Series (Topographic). (1998) ISBN 0-607-92088-2.