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Job Description

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.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 17-1021.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 66,160.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 31.00
Currently, there are 12,100 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Cartographers and Photogrammetrists”.

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Tasks for “Map Maker”

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

Related Technology & Tools

Notebook computers
Laser printers
Digital image printers
Video thermal imagers
Photo enlargers
Automatic levels
Personal computers
Large-format aerial digital cameras
Windows servers
Global positioning system GPS receivers
Aerial imagery mapping-grade global positioning systems GPS
Mapping grade global positioning system GPS receivers
Digitizers
T-squares
Color inkjet plotters
Drafting instruments
Scanners
Planimeters
Large-format plotters
Digital camcorders
Drafting machines
Protractors
Total stations
Geodetic ground global positioning system GPS receivers
Lamination systems
Triangles
Color digital camera systems
Panoramic digital line cameras
Dividers
Analytical stereoplotters
Templates
Type lettering sets
Laser imaging detection and ranging LIDAR systems
Photogrammetric scanners
French curves
Film processors and editors
Computer servers
Compasses
Scales
Remote sensing equipment

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