mapmaker

[ map-mey-ker ]

noun

1. a person who makes maps; cartographer.

Word History and Origins

Origin of mapmaker¹

First recorded in 1765–75; map + maker

Example Sentences

He was known as a painter, sculptor, architect, inventor, mapmaker, student of nature and doubtless a dozen other things we’ll learn in the course of this documentary.

From Los Angeles Times

“The sight of a total solar eclipse is stunning because the most beautiful celestial object — the sun’s corona — is hidden from us all our lives except for the precious moments of totality,” eclipse mapmaker Michael Zeiler said in an email.

From Seattle Times

The conservative-leaning majority, appointed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo and led by Chief Judge Janet DiFiore, directed an outside mapmaker to redraw the plans.

From Slate

The mapmaker’s submission was heavily influenced by analyses from experts who specialized in GOP-friendly redistricting.

From Slate

Democrats then filed a new lawsuit arguing that the IRC must produce new maps instead of relying on the court-ordered plans drawn by the outside mapmaker.

From Slate