noun
cartography
kar-TAH-gruh-fee/kɑːrˈtɑːɡrəfi/
The art and science of making maps.
The mapmaker practices cartography by drawing a coastline and river.
Etymology
The paper component refers here to charts or maps. Combined with an element for writing or description, it names the practice of representing places through maps.
In context
our client had this fascination with cartography so we kind of took that as a springboard and developed this idea of cognitive or experiential mapping
More examples
- Digital tools have transformed cartography.
- The exhibit traces the history of maritime cartography.
- Good cartography makes complex geographic information readable.
Forms
cartographer noun — A person who makes maps.