10 Years of Cartographers Choice [at a glance]

[Wingshaw]

I've researched the expected job growth for cartography Jobs on the bureau of labor and according to them it's supposed to grow by 29% from now to 2024. Is this actually realistic and what should my concentration be in school if I plan to pursue this career. What do cartographers actually do in their jobs?

I'm not sure you're gonna get a lot of response by posting in this thread. It's quite unrelated to your question...

I think it's probably important to be clear on the differences between "real" cartography and what we do here. This forum is mostly home to enthusiasts, artists and hobbyists. Most of the maps that are created are for fantasy or science fiction settings. I think it's probably also safe to say that we all started because we love it, and not because we expected to make a livelihood. That said, there is money to be made, for example in novels and games.

"Real" cartography, on the other hand, is, I guess, about the mapping of Earth. It's much less interested in the creative or aesthetic sides of mapping, and more focused on technical details. Now, I believe that this type of cartography can be very lucrative in different industries (e.g. mining and oil companies, governments, probably military), but it is a totally different thing to what most people do here. That said, there are a few people on these forums who specialise in either real world locations, or in fictional locations using "real" cartography techniques and software. Waldronate, I think, is the main person that comes to mind.

Hope that clarifies a bit for you. If you want to learn more, I'd recommend perhaps starting a new thread in the appropriate subforum to ask your question. That way you'll get wiser people than me to offer their knowledge.

Wingshaw

[SMoresRUs]

To see so much talent and inspiration in a single spot is breathtaking, so much motivation to continue crafting and honing my abilities to be able to get there one day.

[Diamond]

Crazy, huh? I can't believe I've been here for almost 7!!

[J.Edward]

I joined in 2009 and lurked till 2013... that's a lot of lurking.

[Josiah VE]

I know right! I totally understand you guys, it's seems like I've been... I've only been here... here... oh wait... I've only been here for a month.. Haha! (EDIT: Actually more like two months)

I joined in 2009 and lurked till 2013... that's a lot of lurking.

Seems a lot of people lurk on here..

[Clercon]

that is a really nice anniversary "map" of all the choosen maps. I feel honoured to be represented in it and without the Guild I wouldn't be anywhere near to do the maps I make today. It has been great to have been part of this Community for a bit more then 8 years.

[AzurePlanet]

Your idea to celebrate the 10th anniversary is simply great!
And I find it useful too, so that anyone who joined recently will be able to find out the best finished maps at a glance.

[Zong]

Awesome, so many great maps here. Although I wonder why you put a WIP of my map there and not the finished version?

[J.Edward]

Awesome, so many great maps here. Although I wonder why you put a WIP of my map there and not the finished version?

Zong - I see that now - The image size on the CC award map page was small, so I went to the link for the original map and got a save from there - didn't realize that it was a different version and not complete.
When I can, I will correct that. Why is there no finished version in the original map thread?

[Zong]

Quote Originally Posted by Zong View Post

Awesome, so many great maps here. Although I wonder why you put a WIP of my map there and not the finished version?

Zong - I see that now - The image size on the CC award map page was small, so I went to the link for the original map and got a save from there - didn't realize that it was a different version and not complete.
When I can, I will correct that. Why is there no finished version in the original map thread?

Thank you. I made a new thread in the finished maps section to post the final version, it's much larger if you need it. http://www.cartographersguild.com/sh...ad.php?t=14618