Our Journey: The Founding Story of Map Craft
Our story begins in the Czech Republic, 2023. Our founder, Nathan, was studying abroad alongside students from around the world. During this time, he had the opportunity to visit several countries, meet extraordinary people, and witness incredible sights.
That experience wasn’t just a trip—it was an adventure of a lifetime that profoundly changed him. While the photos and memories were great, it always felt like something was missing.
About a year later, Nathan pursued his MS at the University of Massachusetts Amherst in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), the premier software for analyzing geographic data. As a way to practice his skills and familiarize himself with the program, Nathan began creating custom travel maps for his friends from abroad.
Before long, friends and family were requesting maps of their own trips—from family vacations to honeymoons to study abroad journeys. Nathan was busy crafting personalized maps for everyone.
In September 2024, Nathan decided it was time to turn this passion into a business. We have big dreams, and this is just the beginning.
We look forward to mapping all of your adventures! We know how important these memories have been for us, and we know how meaningful they’ll be for you too.
- The Team at Map Craft