The evolution of cartographic representation in the previous centuries followed the most important technological and scientific developments of the time. It was driven by commercial and/or military needs and influenced by the special characteristics of the areas and/or environments to be mapped. Recent developments are the rise of open data worldwide and widely available internet technology allowing end users to get remote geo-data published elsewhere. In recent years, data and its digital presentation have become central elements of cartography, whereas paper maps have become peripheral.