Our Story

The reasons people are interested in maps are varied and as numerous as maps themselves. The Map Shop is a small but passionate group of geographers, cartographers, designers, and travelers based in Charlotte, NC. We are glad you found us!
Check out this amazing video that US Bank put together right here at our Shop in Charlotte NC! You can read more about his article as well on their site here: https://bit.ly/3QDFpiS
ACTIVATE YOUR CURIOSITY
Hike a meandering trail in a vast national park, navigate our country’s twisting network of waterways, or plan a tour of your city’s hottest local breweries. No matter what your interests are, our map-making utilizes the latest technology to empower globetrotters to explore the world around us.
FOSTER YOUR CREATIVITY
The stories of our experiences are meant to be shared. Displaying maps of the places important to you are a beautiful and unique way of sharing our personal stories on our walls. Celebrate your family’s heritage, memorialize your favorite beach, or rep your hometown with a map. Map the moments from your life and truly express yourself in your space.
CREATE COMMUNITY
Maps are both intellectually and emotionally evocative. Our geographic and cultural horizons get expanded when you understand the relationship of yourself to the space around you. When you engage with maps you make new connections with people, new connections with places, and even new connections within the cells of your brain.
When you engage with a map you open yourself up to experience and understand more fully that big ‘ole universe around us.
You’d never know by looking at him, but he really is a football fan of a particularly aviationary team. But you probably can’t guess which one!
He’s been here since almost the beginning (20 years!). Andy is our resident map encyclopedia with all answers you need!
Eat. Sleep. Map.
If craftiness is your game, Katy can lend a hand! With pottery, carving, painting, and a new tattoo gun on the way, she can take your idea and bring it to life!
You always know when Mike enters the room! He has a great smile and personality! Mike wrote this.
People say that she has a small zoo at home…and with 15 and counting…they might be right! Just don’t ask if they slither, crawl or bite.
Restoring the maps 1 at a time to ensure that everything is in its proper place!
Describe yourself in a sentence or less …
“AWESOME”
Spreadsheets + Numbers = Happiness