2004 UC Proceedings Abstract
 Computers and Cartography: For Better or for Worse? Track: Cartography and Map Production Author(s): Mary Johnson In the civil engineering field, the computer has revolutionized the way maps are created, viewed and printed. GIS technology has taken this even further by allowing municipal users to access tabular and geographic information simultaneously. Software programs, such as ArcView, have become easier to learn, so that even the occasional user is assured of remarkable results. But the ease of use and high quality of the end product are often a double-edged sword. Many people in the engineering industry are looking at cartographers and GIS professionals as little more than data processors or printing clerks these days. The artistry and awe formerly associated with the mapmaking craft seem to have vanished in the face of Internet mapping websites and desktop GIS. Can we enjoy the benefits of GIS while still giving the mapping profession the respect it deserves? This paper will explore the challenges and possibilities. Mary Johnson Remington & Vernick Engineers CADD/Cartography/GIS Department 232 Kings Highway East Haddonfield , NJ 08033 US Phone: 856-795-9595 E-mail: Mary_Johnson@rve.com |
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