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Cartography is aproffesion,science,art and technique of making maps.A map is a graphical representation of spatial concepts.its also a means of conveying geographic information. Maps are also universal medium through understanding and appreciating regardless of language or culture. All maps were of course ,drawn and illuminated by hand.and these made the distribution of maps extremely limited. A Cartographer: is someone who makes maps. Cartographer compiles geographical data and prepares maps in graphic or digital form for environmental and educational purposes.cartographers create visual representation of data correct information from ground survey,aerial photographs,satelite images and reports. Branches of cartography: Cartography is categorised in four ways: 1.cartographic generaliy 2.terrain cartography. 3.critical cartography 4.catographic labbeling.