I don't know too much about cartography, do you?
I know that cartography comes from the Greek work and is the study and the practice of making maps. I wonder if anyone even uses regular paper maps anymore! lol
Yes, I guess most people use online mapping services.
I know that I could not live without my GPS!
Indeed. But there's something satisfying about using one of those old road maps, except I never could fold them properly.
I used to love old maps too. Today, I mostly use google maps which offers satellite images, street views and route planning. 
Yes, it seems that google has eyes everywhere to gather all of the information to map things accurately.
Yes, no doubt about that! I do worry about privacy issues!