Outline of cartography

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Short description: Overview of and topical guide to cartography

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to cartography:

Cartography (also called mapmaking) – study and practice of making and using maps or globes. Maps have traditionally been made using pen and paper, but the advent and spread of computers has revolutionized cartography.


Essence of cartography

Branches of cartography

Approaches in cartography

Cartography by region

  • French cartography

Interdisciplinary fields involving cartography

Types of maps

Map projections

Map projection

History of cartography

History of cartography

Cartography in politics

Persons influential in cartography

  • List of cartographers

Cartography scholars

  • Cynthia Brewer—theorist of digital cartography's design
  • Edward Tufte—general information design principles

See also




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