Cartographer preparing maps and spatial data for legal, social, and educational purposes, utilizing aerial photographs, survey notes, and Geographic Information Systems. Responsible for data compilation, map revision, and ensuring accuracy in final compositions
Experience
Cartographer and Photogrammetrist
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Compiled data required for map preparation, including aerial photographs, survey notes, and original maps
Delineated aerial photographic detail using precision stereoplotting apparatus and drafting instruments
Prepared and altered trace maps, charts, and three-dimensional optical models of terrain using computer graphics equipment
Studied legal records to establish boundaries of local, national, and international properties
Inspected final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy
Revised existing maps and charts, making all necessary corrections and adjustments
Collected information about specific features of the Earth using aerial photography and digital remote sensing techniques
Skills
Checking & Planning
Creating maps, Surveying land or water, Inspecting finished products, Calculating geographic positions, Analyzing geographic data, Determining operational methods, Selecting tools