Technological Transition in Cartography is a seminal book by Mark Monmonier, first published in 1985.[1][2][3] The book explores the impact of technological advancements on the evolution of the field of cartography, examining how innovations in technology have transformed the methods and practices of mapmaking.[4] The book was created to target cartography students of the time, and sought to demonstrate the importance of viewing cartography as a method of delivering geographic information, rather than using the technology.[5]