“If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water”
Loren Eiseley, The Immense Journey
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 an abiding interest in coastal geomorphology and landscape conservation. When out of the office, Margot can be found surfing, hiking, cycling, canoeing and exploring ways to measure and document the landscape.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2025. Wetland Identification, Delineation, and Ecology Field Seminar, Eagle Hill Institute
2019. Exploring Imagery and Elevation Data in GIS Application, Penn State University
2011. Certificate in Geographic Information Systems, Penn State University
1985. Master of Science in Environmental Studies, University of Montana, Missoula
1980. Bachelor of Environmental Design, University of Colorado, Boulder
Loren Eiseley, The Immense Journey
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 an abiding interest in coastal geomorphology and landscape conservation. When out of the office, Margot can be found surfing, hiking, cycling, canoeing and exploring ways to measure and document the landscape.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2025. Wetland Identification, Delineation, and Ecology Field Seminar, Eagle Hill Institute
2019. Exploring Imagery and Elevation Data in GIS Application, Penn State University
2011. Certificate in Geographic Information Systems, Penn State University
1985. Master of Science in Environmental Studies, University of Montana, Missoula
1980. Bachelor of Environmental Design, University of Colorado, Boulder
AWARDS
2022. Great Marsh. Honorable Mention. CaGIS Map Design Competition, Reference Map Category.
2022. North Berkshire Trails. Honorable Mention. CaGIS Map Design Competition. Recreation and Travel Category.*
2021. South Florida: Outdoor Adventures and Touring Guide. Honorable Mention. CaGIS Map Design Competition. Recreation and Travel Category.*
2020. Surfing Saco Bay. Accepted by the North American Cartography Society for the Atlas of Design, Volume 5.
2019. Surfing Saco Bay. Second Place. Association of American Geographers, Avenza Map Competition.
*Entered as Senior Cartographer with Community Geographics.
2022. Great Marsh. Honorable Mention. CaGIS Map Design Competition, Reference Map Category.
2022. North Berkshire Trails. Honorable Mention. CaGIS Map Design Competition. Recreation and Travel Category.*
2021. South Florida: Outdoor Adventures and Touring Guide. Honorable Mention. CaGIS Map Design Competition. Recreation and Travel Category.*
2020. Surfing Saco Bay. Accepted by the North American Cartography Society for the Atlas of Design, Volume 5.
2019. Surfing Saco Bay. Second Place. Association of American Geographers, Avenza Map Competition.
*Entered as Senior Cartographer with Community Geographics.
CARTOGRAPHY TOOLKIT
Every project relies on GIS data and the primary programs are Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop with Avenza's MaPublisher and Geographic Imager, respectively, for finished map work. I use QGIS, SAGA, and ArcGIS Pro for preprocessing. Field work relies on a sub-meter GNSS and a compass.
Every project relies on GIS data and the primary programs are Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop with Avenza's MaPublisher and Geographic Imager, respectively, for finished map work. I use QGIS, SAGA, and ArcGIS Pro for preprocessing. 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.