A Career in Cartography

Map are everywhere these days, they are a vital tool for travel, business and recreation. Their delivery makes use of (and often drives the development of) the very latest hi tech gadgetry and equipment. But how do you become a map maker?

A recent article in the Independent Newspaper Careers Section: How to map out a new role for yourself as a cartographer explains what is involved. The article includes extensive comments by Mick Ashworth, Consultant Editor of The Times Atlas of The World.

"Cartography involves assessing and amalgamating bits of geographic information and presenting them in a map form that's relevant for a particular user"

Read the full Independent online (30 Jul 09) article