Chartographer

/kɑːrˈtɒɡrəfər/ noun

Definition

A person who makes maps or charts, showing the location and features of places.

Etymology

From chart (Old French carte from Latin charta) + -grapher (from Greek graphein meaning 'to write or draw'). The term emerged to describe the specialized profession of mapmaking.

Kelly Says

Before GPS and computers, chartographers were like the programmers of their era—they translated the world's geography into usable information, combining art, science, and exploration into one crucial skill.

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