Maps definition of field 008/18-34 is used when Leader/06 (Type of record) contains code e (Cartographic material) or f (Manuscript cartographic material). Field 008 positions 01-17 and 35-39 are defined the same in all 008 fields and are described in the 008-All materials section.
Field 008/18-34 character positions are equivalent to those in field 006/01-17 when field 006/00 (Form of material) contains code e (Cartographic material) or f (Manuscript cartographic material). Details about specific codes defined for the equivalent character positions in field 006 and 008 for maps are provided in the Guidelines for Applying Content Designators section of 008-Maps only.
Up to four one-character alphabetic codes that indicate the relief type specified on the item. Codes are recorded in order of their importance to the described item. If fewer than four codes are assigned, the codes are left justified and each unused position contains a blank (#).
Two-character alphabetic code that indicates the projection used in producing the item.
Undefined; contains a blank (#) or a fill character (|).
One-character alphabetic code that indicates the type of cartographic item described.
Number of related but physically separate and bibliographically distinct cartographic units intended by the producer(s) or issuing body(s) to form a single group.
Issued in successive parts bearing numerical or chronological designations and intended to be continued indefinitely.
Undefined; each contains a blank (#) or a fill character (|).
One-character alphabetic code that indicates whether the item is published or produced by or for an international, national, provincial, state, or local government agency, or by any subdivision of such a body, and, if so, the jurisdictional level of the agency.
One-character alphabetic code that indicates the form of material for the item.
Eye-readable print, such as a photocopy.
Undefined; contains a blank (#) or a fill character (|).
One-character numeric code that indicates whether the item or accompanying material includes a location index or gazetteer.
Undefined; contains a blank (#) or a fill character (|).
Up to two one-character alphabetic codes that indicate the special format characteristics of the map. Codes are recorded in order of their importance to the described item. If only one code is assigned, it is left justified and the unused position contains a blank (#).