Collect, analyze, and interpret geographic information provided by geodetic surveys, aerial photographs, and satellite data. Research, study, and prepare maps and other spatial data in digital or graphic form for legal, social, political, educational, and design purposes. May work with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). May design and evaluate algorithms, data structures, and user interfaces for GIS and mapping systems.

Other names for Cartographers and Photogrammetrists: CAD Draftsman (Computer-Aided Design Draftsman), CAD Technician (Computer-Aided Design Technician), Cadastral Mapper, Cartographer, Cartographic Designer, Cartographic Drafter, Cartographic Editor, Cartography Supervisor, Cartography Technician, Certified Photogrammetrist, Compiler, Digital Cartographer, Field Map Editor, Geospatial Specialist, GIS Analyst (Geographic Information Systems Analyst), GIS Manager (Geographic Information Systems Manager), GIS Specialist (Geographic Information Systems Specialist), GIS Technician (Geographic Information Systems Technician), Imagery Analyst, LIDAR Technician (Light Detection and Ranging Technician), Map Editor, Map Maker, Mapper, Mapping Supervisor, Orthophotography Technician, Photo Cartographer, Photogrammetric Engineer, Photogrammetric Technician, Photogrammetrist, Production Manager, Softcopy Plotter Operator, Stereo Compiler, Stereoplotter Operator, Surveyor, Topographer, Topographical Field Assistant,

• Identify, scale, and orient geodetic points, elevations, and other planimetric or topographic features, applying standard mathematical formulas.
• Collect information about specific features of the Earth using aerial photography and other digital remote sensing techniques.
• Revise existing maps and charts, making all necessary corrections and adjustments.
• Compile data required for map preparation, including aerial photographs, survey notes, records, reports, and original maps.
• Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Determine map content and layout, as well as production specifications such as scale, size, projection, and colors, and direct production to ensure that specifications are followed.
• Examine and analyze data from ground surveys, reports, aerial photographs, and satellite images to prepare topographic maps, aerial-photograph mosaics, and related charts.
• Select aerial photographic and remote sensing techniques and plotting equipment needed to meet required standards of accuracy.
• Delineate aerial photographic detail such as control points, hydrography, topography, and cultural features using precision stereoplotting apparatus or drafting instruments.
• Build and update digital databases.
• Prepare and alter trace maps, charts, tables, detailed drawings, and three-dimensional optical models of terrain using stereoscopic plotting and computer graphics equipment.
• Determine guidelines that specify which source material is acceptable for use.
• Study legal records to establish boundaries of local, national, and international properties.
• Travel over photographed areas to observe, identify, record, and verify all relevant features.

• Aircraft guidance systems
• Plotter printers
• Levels
• Digital cameras
• Plotter printers
• Compasses
• Computer servers
• Digital camcorders or video cameras
• Digital image printers
• Scanners
• Compasses
• Drafting kits or sets
• Drafting kits or sets
• Film editors
• Curves
• Global positioning system receivers
• Global positioning system receivers
• Laminators
• Digital cameras
• Plotter printers
• Radarbased surveillance systems
• Laser printers
• Global positioning system receivers
• Notebook computers
• Digital cameras
• Personal computers
• Photographic enlargers
• Scanners
• Map measurers
• Protractors
• Radarbased surveillance systems
• Scales
• Scanners
• T squares
• Templates
• Theodolites
• Triangles
• Stencils or lettering aids
• Infrared imagers
• Computer servers

Office suite software

Graphics or photo imaging software

Word processing software

Web page creation and editing software

Spreadsheet software

Desktop publishing software

Data base user interface and query software

Information retrieval or search software

Computer aided design CAD software

Analytical or scientific software

Flight control software

Internet browser software

Data compression software

Electronic mail software

Map creation software