Margot Dale Carpenter started Hartdale Maps in 2005. Through her work in cartography, landscape planning and architecture, she has been rendering spatial data in a 2-dimensional format for over 25 years. She has a long-standing interest in landscape conservation, and the impacts made by historical and modern human development. When out of the office, Margot can be found surfing, hiking, cycling, canoeing and exploring ways to measure and document the landscape.
EDUCATION
Certificate in Geographic Information Systems, Penn State University.
Master of Science in Environmental Studies, University of Montana, Missoula.
Bachelor of Environmental Design, University of Colorado, Boulder.
PRESS
Dwelling: Menting & Carpenter.
Hawk & Handsaw, by Deanna Whitman. February 2017
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Map-making as Art, Despite Digital Methods—or Maybe Because of them—Hand-drawn Maps Remain in Favor.
The Working Waterfront, by Stephanie Bouchard. February 2017
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Leigh Hallett Nurtures Maine Farmers Markets
Portland Press Herald, by Mary Pols. January 2016
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Plotting her way: Belfast Mapmaker Combines Art and Functionality
Bangor Daily News, by Abigail Curtis. June 2012
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Dwelling: Menting & Carpenter.
Hawk & Handsaw, by Deanna Whitman. February 2017
LINK HERE
Map-making as Art, Despite Digital Methods—or Maybe Because of them—Hand-drawn Maps Remain in Favor.
The Working Waterfront, by Stephanie Bouchard. February 2017
LINK HERE
Leigh Hallett Nurtures Maine Farmers Markets
Portland Press Herald, by Mary Pols. January 2016
LINK HERE
Plotting her way: Belfast Mapmaker Combines Art and Functionality
Bangor Daily News, by Abigail Curtis. June 2012
LINK HERE
COLLEAGUES & CLIENTS
Community Geographics, Land & Garden Preserve, Penguin books, Globe Pequot Press, Down East Books, Maine Federation of Farmers' Market, Dutton, City of Belfast, Maine Department of Transportation, Vinalhaven Chamber of Commerce, Our Town Belfast, University of North Carolina Press.
Community Geographics, Land & Garden Preserve, Penguin books, Globe Pequot Press, Down East Books, Maine Federation of Farmers' Market, Dutton, City of Belfast, Maine Department of Transportation, Vinalhaven Chamber of Commerce, Our Town Belfast, University of North Carolina Press.
TOOLKIT
Every project relies on GIS data and the primary programs are Adobe Illustrator with Avenza's MaPublisher, QGIS, SAGA, ArcGIS, and Photoshop with Avenza's Geographic Imager. Field work relies on a sub-meter GNSS and a compass.
Every project relies on GIS data and the primary programs are Adobe Illustrator with Avenza's MaPublisher, QGIS, SAGA, ArcGIS, and Photoshop with Avenza's Geographic Imager. Field work relies on a sub-meter GNSS and a compass.
PRO BONO WORK
Hartdale Maps feels strongly about giving back to the community and donates time to non-profit groups working on projects that make a difference. If you have a project in mind, please contact Hartdale Maps.
Hartdale Maps feels strongly about giving back to the community and donates time to non-profit groups working on projects that make a difference. If you have a project in mind, please contact Hartdale Maps.