| 150 AD |
Ptolemy |
Geographia |
First systematic geography; maps based on astronomy |
Mediterranean |
| 1154 |
Muhammad al-Idrisi |
Tabula Rogeriana |
Major world map for the time; detailed descriptions |
Medieval World |
| 1569 |
Gerardus Mercator |
Mercator Projection |
First cylindrical map projection; crucial for navigation |
Global |
| 1600 |
Abraham Ortelius |
Theatrum Orbis Terrarum |
First modern atlas; collection of maps with commentary |
Global |
| 1700 |
John Speed |
The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine |
Detailed county maps of England; historical significance |
England |
| 1752 |
Alexander von Humboldt |
Map of South America |
Pioneering work in geography and ecology; expedition maps |
South America |
| 1777 |
James Cook |
Map of the South Pacific |
First thorough mapping of the Pacific Islands; exploration |
South Pacific |
| 1884 |
Aleksandr Mikhailevich |
Map of Siberia |
Detailed analysis of Siberian terrain; crucial for Russia |
Siberia |
| 1900 |
Jules Verne |
Map of the World as depicted in his novels |
Influenced public perception of global geography |
Global |
| 1930 |
Richard Edes Harrison |
Map of the World War II Theater |
Innovative war maps; emphasized strategic military locations |
Global |
| 1945 |
C. W. Blegan |
United Nations Map |
First international map for the UN; highlighted geopolitical issues |
Global |
| 1965 |
W. A. Robinson |
The Map as a Communication Tool |
Geographic communication studies; influential in cartography |
Global |
| 1975 |
Jacques Bertin |
Semiology of Graphics |
Foundational text on visual communication and graphic design |
Global |
| 1985 |
Arthur H. Robinson |
Elements of Cartography |
Classic text in cartography, focusing on map design principles |
Global |
| 1992 |
Harvey L. Tschirgi |
Cartography and Geographic Information Systems |
Foundational principles of GIS in cartography |
Global |
| 1997 |
Paul A. Longley |
Geographic Information Systems and Science |
Integration of GIS technology in cartography |
Global |
| 2010 |
Ruth Leino |
Geospatial Technologies and Society |
Impact of GIS on social sciences; critical analysis |
Global |
| 2015 |
Mark Harrower |
Web Cartography: Map Design for Web and Mobile |
Focus on web mapping and user experience |
Global |
| 2020 |
Daniel Huffman |
Thematic Cartography and Geovisualization |
Current trends in map design and visualization techniques |
Global |
| 2000 |
Doug Lempke |
The Future of Cartography |
Exploration of digital cartographic trends; influence on future maps |
Global |
| 1980 |
David Woodward |
History of Cartography Vol. 1 |
Comprehensive historical overview of cartography |
Global |
| 2004 |
David Turnbull |
Cartography: A Critical Introduction |
Cultural perspectives on map-making; critical theory in geography |
Global |
| 2020 |
M. D. H. Bumstead |
Cartography for the 21st Century |
Current technologies and their impact on mapping practices |
Global |
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