Cartographers are professionals who create maps. They use specialized knowledge and skills to accurately represent geographic information on a map.
Related terms
Geographic Information Systems (GIS): GIS refers to computer systems that analyze and display geographic data. It helps cartographers gather, organize, and manipulate geographical information for map creation.
Map Projection: A map projection is a method used by cartographers to represent the three-dimensional Earth's surface onto a two-dimensional map. Different projections have varying strengths and weaknesses in preserving accuracy or minimizing distortions.
Topographic Map: A topographic map shows detailed physical features of an area such as elevation, landforms, and water bodies. Cartographers create these maps using contour lines to represent changes in terrain height.