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cartographer

[kahr-tog-ruh-fer] / kɑrˈtɒg rə fər /
NOUN
surveyor
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The rectangular map is based on the projection first described by Scottish cartographer James Gall in 1855.

From BBC Sep. 5, 2026

It urges member states to use the new map in place of the traditional Mercator projection, which was designed for maritime navigation by Flemish cartographer Gerardus Mercator in 1569.

From Barron's Sep. 4, 2026

Before joining the Journal, Drew worked as a graphics editor at Science Magazine and a cartographer at Apple Maps.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 7, 2026

Eclipse cartographer Michael Zeiler told USA Today that the moon phase would be no more than 5 to 6 hours old at sunset, making it impossible to see the crescent that evening.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 9, 2024

Later, Lyra, who was a cartographer, would plot the course and calculate the distance.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple




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