257. Maps

See also 178. GEOGRAPHY ; 352. REPRESENTATION ; 399. TRAVEL .

aerocartography

the process of mapmaking by means of aerial survey.

cartography

the production of maps, including construction of projections, design, compilation, drafting, and reproduction. Also chartography, chartology. —cartographer , n. —cartographic , adj.

chorography

1. a description, map, or chart of a particular region or area.

2. the art of preparing such descriptions or maps. —chorographer , n. —chorographic , adj.

loxodrome

a rhumb line or curve on the surface of a sphere intersecting all meridians at the same angle; hence, the course of a ship or aircraft following a constant compass direction. —loxodromic , adj.

photogrammetry

the use of photography for surveying or map-making.

phototopography

surveying or map-making by means of photography. —phototopographic, phototopographical , adj.

planisphere

a map showing half or more of the sphere of the heavens, indicating which part is visible at what hour from a given location. —planispheric, planispherical , adj.

topography

1. the detailed mapping or description of the features of a relatively small area, district, or locality.

2. the relief features or surface configuration of an area. —topographer , n. —topographic , adj.