Now we have done a lot with Processing.
But we've only really been working in screen (or paper) space.
If we have a background with a projection Library, we can then put points on a map.
Map Projections could be covered in a GIS course such as EPIC GIS June 2015.
Or read up on via the web or online course.
Wikipedia: Map Projections
Q: But remind me why to use Processing for mapping?
A: Because it is extremely powerful, for both 2D and 3D graphics.
We'd likely want to use a Library from Till Nagel, though there may be some others available.