Articles of category "Cartography"

A map is a scale representation of a geographical environment. Cartography is the study and practice of making maps or globes. Cartography involves the creation and analyses of maps through the use of computers. It is called Digital Cartography. Digital Cartography or computer cartography is very widespread. Cartography is the art of actually drawing the maps. There are several strategies for doing it digitally.

Cartography or mapmaking is the study and practice of making maps or globes. Traditionally maps have been made using pen and paper, but of course people foud the easiest way and the advent and spread of computers has revolutionized cartography. Even this was not enough, and In the mid to late 20th century advances in electronic technology have led to a new revolution in cartography.