Cartology vs. Cartography

Cartologynoun

The creation of charts and maps based on the layout of a territory's geography.

Cartographynoun

(uncountable) The creation of charts and maps based on the layout of a territory's geography.

Cartographynoun

An illustrative discussion of a topic.

Cartographynoun

The art or business of forming charts or maps.

Cartographynoun

the making of maps and charts

Cartographynoun

the science or practice of drawing maps.

Cartography

Cartography (; from Greek χάρτης chartēs, and γράφειν graphein, ) is the study and practice of making and using maps. Combining science, aesthetics, and technique, cartography builds on the premise that reality (or an imagined reality) can be modeled in ways that communicate spatial information effectively.