Cartographer Engineer
Cartographer Engineer 's Day, celebrated on May 6 , honors these professionals responsible for creating maps. The date refers to the oldest cartographic record in Brazil , carried out in 1500, when Mestre João determined the latitude of Cabrália Bay. The profession's responsibilities are defined by the Federal Council of Engineering and Agronomy (Confea), including planning, drawing up maps and analyzing geographic data. Originating from the Royal Military Academy in 1811, the profession has modernized with technological advances, demanding constant updating from professionals... Did you know?