Cartographica

Summary

This brief retrospective outlines the evolving thematic scope of Cartographica. Through a review of recurring publication topics, it identifies sustained attention to cartographic history, automation, generalization, education, map design, symbology, projections, and communication. From the late 1990s, critical GIS and the social dimensions of cartography became increasingly prominent, demonstrating the journal’s responsiveness to technological and intellectual changes in the discipline.