Combining science, aesthetics, and technique, cartography builds on the premise that we can model reality in ways that communicate spatial information effectively. The art of mapmaking requires deep thought and above all patience under extreme pressure. Knowing your terrain and having an eye for detail. Precission is also a highly important trait for a Cartographer as he'll be met with almost impossible tasks that the mapmaker simply cannot fail on.Indeed very few things require such patience and knowledge.Rifles