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cartographer

[kahr-tog-ruh-fer] / kɑrˈtɒg rə fər /
NOUN
surveyor
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The now widely used Mercator map was created in 1569 by Flemish cartographer Gerardus Mercator.

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

Daniel Kiss is an associate graphics reporter and cartographer at The Wall Street Journal, based in London.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 22, 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

“A cartographer draws the Delimitation of Boundaries in maps.”

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago




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