Unfolded: The Harvey Maps Podcast

In the fourth episode of season 2 of Unfolded: The HARVEY Maps Podcast, our host Adam welcomes our elite running panel: Marcus Scotney, Jen Scotney, Lewis Taylor, and Rebecca Devereux. The panel discusses competitive hill racing, and how navigation plays an essential role in both overall performance, and planning/preparation. 'Unfolded' is an informative mix of cartography and map-related...

In the third episode of Season 2 of Unfolded: The HARVEY Maps Podcast, our host Adam welcomes guest Steve Burry from Dennis Maps. Steve discusses the ins and outs of large scale map printing. https://www.dennismaps.co.uk/ 'Unfolded' is an informative mix of cartography and map-related chat, practical advice and real-life stories from the team at HARVEY Maps and expert guests in the outdoors indust...

In the second episode of Season 2 of Unfolded: The HARVEY Maps Podcast, our host Adam welcomes guest Harriet Gardiner from Campaign for National Parks. Harriet brings a unique perspective on the importance of National Parks and how maps play a big role in what they do. https://www.cnp.org.uk/ 'Unfolded' is an informative mix of cartography and map-related chat, practical advice and real-life stori...

In the first episode of season 2 of Unfolded: The HARVEY Maps Podcast, our host Adam welcomes guest Paul Finlay, CEO and founder of digital mapping platform, Hiiker. Paul describes how he got into the mapping world, as well as explains why digital and paper maps are companion products, not enemies! Stick around for some helpful tips and advice from Paul on how to make the most of Hiiker!'Unfol...

In this season finale of Unfolded, veteran cartographer Pete joins the conversation to share his remarkable 36-year journey with Harvey Maps. From military mapping to hand-drawn cartography, Pete reveals the fascinating evolution of mapmaking at HARVEY Maps. Discover the behind-the-scenes stories of survey trips across the UK, hear about harrowing weather conditions, and what keeps a cartographer-...

In this episode of Unfolded, one of our cartographers Holly, joins the conversation to tackle the burning question: paper maps or digital apps? She shares her journey from offshore construction to cartography, real-world navigation mishaps (including when her app told her she was in the sea), and why HARVEY Maps hasn't launched an app yet. Discover which navigation skills remain essential in our d...

In this episode of Unfolded, host Adam sits down with Luke, a cartographer at HARVEY Maps, to decode the language of map symbols. From pubs to skateparks, they explore what makes an effective symbol and how mapmakers balance accuracy with readability. Luke shares insights from his four years of cartographic experience, including stories of creating new symbols for custom maps and the art of placin...

In this episode of Unfolded: The HARVEY Maps Podcast, host Adam chats with Douglas, one of HARVEY Maps' photogrammetrists, about the fascinating world of turning aerial photos into detailed maps. They explore how photogrammetry works, with Douglas sharing entertaining stories of unusual discoveries spotted from above and his favourite parts of the job. Join them as they break down the art of readi...

In this episode of Unfolded: The HARVEY Maps Podcast, host Adam and guest Chris explore the intersection of art and science in the craft of cartography. They take a look back at the history of map-making, HARVEY Maps’ unique methods, and how the team’s commitment to precision and creativity helps them create maps that inspire adventure. Chris shares what goes into making a HARVEY map from planning...

In the very first episode of Unfolded: The HARVEY Maps Podcast, the host Adam and his guest, Chris, dive into a question they’re often asked as map makers: why do they bother? They discuss the enduring value of maps, HARVEY’s unique approach to cartography, and the ways the company keeps map making relevant today. Along the way, Chris shares his journey into cartography, stories from HARVEY Maps’...