Cartograph
the production of maps, including construction of projections, design, compilation, drafting, and reproduction.
noun
the art, technique, or practice of compiling or drawing maps or charts
n.
1843, from French cartographie, from Medieval Latin carta (see card (n.)) + French -graphie, from Greek -graphein “to write, to draw” (see -graphy). Related: Cartographer; cartographic.
cartography
(kär-tŏg’rə-fē)
The art or technique of making maps or charts.
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