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1358: 715: 594:, and other production methods) in an attempt to encode and portray the data on a map that will allow the map user to decode and interpret the map in the way that matches the intended purpose of the map maker. Next, the user of the map reads and analyzes the map by recognizing and interpreting the symbols and patterns that are found on the map. This leads the user to take action and draw conclusions based on the information that they find on the map. In this way, maps help shape how we view the world based on the spatial perspectives and viewpoints that they help create in our mind. 1206: 558:: This step involves making decisions about all of the aspects of map design, as listed below, and implementing them using computer software. In the manual drafting era, this was a very linear process of careful decision making, in which some aspects needed to be implemented before others (often, projection first). However, current GIS and graphics software enables interactive editing of all of these aspects interchangeably, leading to a non-linear, iterative process of experimentation, evaluation, and refinement. 1005: 917: 824:, a set of procedures for adjusting the amount of detail (geometry and attributes) in datasets to be appropriate for a given map. All maps portray a small, strategic sample of the infinite amount of potential information in the real world; the strategy for that sample is largely driven by the scale, purpose, and audience of the map. The cartographer is thus constantly making judgements about what to include, what to leave out and what to show in a 854: 578: 20: 740:
the map. This also generates hypothesis and stimulates ideas and perhaps further research. In order to convey the message of the map, the creator must design it in a manner which will aid the reader in the overall understanding of its purpose. The title of a map may provide the "needed link" necessary for communicating that message, but the overall design of the map fosters the manner in which the reader interprets it.
552:, it seems like vast amounts of data are available for every conceivable topic, but they must be found and obtained. Frequently, available datasets are not perfect matches for the needs of the project at hand, and must be augmented or edited. Also, it is still common for there to be no available data on the specific topic, requiring the cartographer to create them, or derive them from existing data using GIS tools. 809:, has greatly shortened the time and cost of creating most maps. However, this part of the design process is still not trivial. Existing GIS data, often created for management or research purposes, is not always in a form that is most suited to a particular map purpose, and data frequently need to be augmented, edited, or updated to be useful. Some sources, especially in Europe, refer to the former as a 276: 417: 1330:(Bertin) is the ease with which a reader can isolate all of the symbols of a particular appearance, while ignoring the rest of the map, allowing the reader to identify patterns in that type of feature (e.g., "where are all the blue dots?"). In Bertin's model, size, value, and hue were particularly selective, while others, such as shape, require significant contrast to be useful. 165:, during which most cartography training transitioned from an apprenticeship to a college degree (typically using Raisz's textbook in America). The new generation of cartography professionals and professors began to reflect on why some maps seemed to be better (in beauty and function) than others, and to think of ways to improve design. Perhaps chief among them was 643:, a positive emotional reaction to the overall appearance of the map. Maps may be appreciated as "beautiful," but other positive affects include "interesting," "engaging," "convincing," and "motivating." Aesthetic reactions can be negative as well, such as "ugly," "cluttered," "confusing," "complicated," "annoying," or "off-putting." 84: 586:
and detect patterns that can be used to classify and arrange the data for map creation (i.e., they think about the data and its patterns as well as how to best visualize them on a map). After this, the cartographer compiles the data and experiments with the many different methods of map design and production (including
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and label placement. While many of these decisions are specific to the particular map, functional label placement tends to follow a number of rules that have been developed through cartographic research, which has led to automated algorithms to place them automatically, to a reasonable degree of quality.
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refers to this notion of engaging the user by presenting a clear presentation, leaving no confusion concerning the purpose of the map. This will enhance the user's experience and keep their attention. If the user is unable to identify what is being demonstrated in a reasonable fashion, the map may be
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Robinson codified the mapmaker's understanding that a map must be designed foremost with consideration to the audience and its needs, stating that from the very beginning of mapmaking, maps "have been made for some particular purpose or set of purposes". The intent of the map should be illustrated in
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The aesthetic or artistic qualities of maps are sometimes thought to be simply matters of so-called good taste, of harmonious color schemes and sensory appeal. In my opinion, those are secondary concerns. The principal task of the artist, be he a painter or a map designer, consists of translating the
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Cartographic design is one part of a larger process in which maps play a central role. This cartographic process begins with a real or imagined environment or setting. As map makers gather data on the subject they are mapping (usually through technology and/or remote sensing), they begin to recognize
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Most of the elements of labeling design are intended to achieve these two goals, including: the choice of typefaces, type style, size, color, and other visual variables; halos, masks, leader lines, and other additional symbols; decisions about what to label and what to not label; label text content;
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incorrect place. Most often, generalization starts with detailed data created for a larger scale, and strategically removes information deemed to be unnecessary for a smaller scale map. This issue assumes more importance as the scale of the map gets smaller (i.e. the map shows a larger area) because
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explains that a well designed map "is convincing because it implies authenticity". An interesting map will no doubt engage a reader. Information richness or a map that is multivariate shows relationships within the map. Showing several variables allows comparison, which adds to the meaningfulness of
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In fact, good design can produce synergistic results. Even aesthetics can have practical value: potential map users are more likely to pick up, and more likely to spend time with, a beautiful map than one that is difficult to look at. In turn, the practical value of maps has gained aesthetic appeal,
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Maps will be more useful if they cater to the intended audience. This audience could range from the cartographer herself (desiring to learn about a topic by mapping it), to focused individuals or groups, to the general public. Several characteristics of the audience can aid this process, if they can
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As map production and reproduction technology has advanced, the process of designing and producing maps has changed considerably. Most notably, GIS and graphics software not only makes it easier and faster to create a map, but it facilitates a non-linear editing process that is more flexible than in
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Composing and arranging all of the elements on the page involves just as much design skill and knowledge of how readers will use the map as designing the map image itself. Page composition serves several purposes, including directing the reader's attention, establishing a particular aesthetic feel,
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is sometimes used to refer to the composition of the symbols within the map itself, and sometimes to the composition of the map and other elements on the page. Some of the same principles apply to both processes, while others are unique to each. In the former sense of the symbols on the map, as all
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Maps serve a wide variety of purposes; they may be descriptive (showing the accurate location of geographic features to be used in a variety of ways, like a street map), exploratory (showing the distribution of phenomena and their properties, to look for underlying patterns and processes, like many
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according to the space to be mapped and the purpose of the map; this decision process becomes increasingly important as the scope of the map increases; while a variety of projections would be indistinguishable on a city street map, there are dozens of drastically different ways of projecting the
134:, the standard English textbook on the subject, reads as a set of instructions of how to construct maps in keeping with tradition, with very little reflection on why it is done that way. This was despite the fact that Raisz himself was a very creative designer, developing techniques as varied as 369:
purposefully distorts the size of areal features proportional to a chosen variable, such as total population, and thus may be thought of as a hybrid between choropleth and proportional symbol maps. Several automated and manual techniques have been developed to construct cartograms, each having
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encodes information on the map in ways intended to convey information to the map reader efficiently, taking into consideration the limited space on the map, models of human understanding through visual means, and the likely cultural background and education of the map reader. Symbology may be
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At one time, the process of getting a map printed was a major part of the time and effort spent in cartography. While less of a concern with modern technology, it is not insignificant. Professional cartographers are asked to produce maps that will be distributed by a variety of media, and
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World maps are often designed by cutting the globe into smaller pieces, using a different projection for each piece, and then arranging all those small maps into a single map on one piece of paper, with discontinuities between the small maps. Perhaps the earliest types of such interrupted
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A wide variety of different types of maps have been developed, and are available to use for different purposes. In addition to the general principles of cartographic design, some types of visualizations have their its own design needs, constraints, and best practices.
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It will thus be more useful to cartographers and the development of cartography in general to undertake further research towards understanding the role of aesthetics in cartography than to pursue universal principles. Some possible topics for investigation include:
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focuses on lines of movement. A wide variety of flow maps exist, depending on whether flow volume is represented (usually using visual variables such as stroke weight or color value), and whether the route of flow is shown accurately (such as a navigation route on a
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of size. The underlying data may be of point features, or it may be the same aggregate data used in choropleth maps. In the latter case, the two map types are often complimentary, as variables that are inappropriate to represent in one type are well-suited for the
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These goals often seem to be in conflict, and it may be tempting to prioritize one over the others. However, quality design in cartography, as in any other design field, is about finding creative and innovative solutions to achieve multiple goals. According to
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be determined, such as: their level of knowledge about the subject matter and the region being covered; their skill in map reading and understanding of geographic principles (e.g., do they know what 1:100,000 means?); and their needs, motivations and biases.
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relevant aspects of the message into the expressive qualities of the medium in such a way that the information comes across as a direct impact of perceptual forces. This distinguishes the mere transmission of facts from the arousal of meaningful experience.
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districts (such as countries or counties) using area symbols based on the visual variables of color and/or pattern. Choropleth maps are by far the most popular kind of thematic maps due to the widespread availability of aggregated statistical data (such as
1069: 953:(1967), introduced a system of codifying graphical elements (including map symbols) that has been a part of the canon of Cartographic knowledge ever since. He analyzed graphical objects in terms of three aspects (here using current terminology): 68:
as an academic research discipline in the United States, stated that a map not properly designed "will be a cartographic failure." He also claimed, when considering all aspects of cartography, that "map design is perhaps the most complex."
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Because the Earth is (nearly) spherical, any planar representation (a map) requires it to be flattened in some way, known as a projection. Most map projections are implemented using mathematical formulas and computer algorithms based on
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More recently, cartographers have recognised the central role of aesthetics in cartographic design and called for greater focus on how this role functions over time and space. For example, in 2005, Dr Alex Kent (former President of the
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What is to be sought in designs for the display of information is the clear portrayal of complexity. Not the complication of the simple; rather the task of the designer is to give visual access to the subtle and the difficult--that is,
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aspects of the map, including its "look and feel" and its attractiveness. While the cartographer has a great deal of freedom in choosing the style and size of type to accomplish these purposes, two basic goals are seen as crucial:
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is the degree of visual difference between graphic elements (e.g., map symbols). Robinson saw contrast as the fundamental principle of composition, supporting everything else. As suggested by Robinson, and further developed by
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One challenge for map labeling is dealing with varying preferences of place names. Although maps are often made in one specific language, place names often differ between languages. So a map made in English may use the name
301:. Several methods have been developed for visualizing elevation and the shape of the Earth's surface. Some techniques date back hundreds or thousands of years and are difficult to replicate digitally, such hill profiles and 1118:, the ease with which map users can read a particular piece of text. Map labels introduce unique challenges to legibility, due to their tendency to be small, unfamiliar, irregularly spaced, and placed on top of map symbols. 232:
starting in the 1990s. However, as much or more of the recent innovation in cartographic design has been at the hands of professional cartographers and their sharing of resources and ideas through organisations such as the
1124:, the ease with which map users can recognize which feature a particular piece of text is labeling. This can be especially challenging on general purpose maps containing a large number of varied features and their labels. 629:, the degree to which the map makes its purpose obvious and its information easy to access. Clarity can be achieved through removing all but the most important information, but this comes at the expense of other goals. 1423:
may serve several purposes, such as showing the context of the main map in a larger area, showing more detail for a subset of the main map, showing a separated but related area, or showing related themes for the same
177:(1953), was a marked departure from the past, with a major focus on design, claiming to "present cartography as an intellectual art and science rather than as a sterile system of drafting and drawing procedures." 110:, learning the skills of the master, with little room for innovation other than adapting to changing production technology. That said, there were notable exceptions, such as the occasional introduction of a novel 609:, the degree to which the information on the map corresponds to the nature of the real world. Traditionally, this was the primary determinant of quality cartography. It is now accepted, due largely to studies in 399:). The lines themselves and/or the intervening regions may be symbolized. Some choropleth maps may be thought of as rough approximations of isarithmic maps, and dasymetric maps as slightly better approximations. 876:(latitude, longitude). All projections generate distortions such that shapes and areas cannot both be conserved simultaneously, and distances can never all be preserved. The mapmaker must choose a suitable 344:
is a hybrid type that uses additional data sources to refine the boundaries of a choropleth map (especially through excluding uninhabited areas), thereby mitigating some of the sources of misinterpretation.
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is the apparent order of items, from those that look most important (i.e., attract the most attention) to those that look least important. Typically, the intent is for the visual hierarchy to match the
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Thus, a map symbol consists of a number of visual variables, graphically representing the location and spatial form of a geographic phenomenon, as well as zero or more of its properties. For example,
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Different mapping media, such as posters, brochures, folded maps, page maps, screen displays, and web maps have advantages and disadvantages for different purposes, audiences, and usage contexts.
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An ugly map, with crude colors, careless line work, and disagreeable, poorly arranged lettering may be intrinsically as accurate as a beautiful map, but it is less likely to inspire confidence.
216:, which drew attention to the influence of social and political forces on map design. A second major research track has been the investigation of the design opportunities offered by changing 1259:, many of which are similar, having come from similar sources. They all share the same goal: to combine all of the individual symbols into a single whole that achieves the goals above. 635:, the volume and diversity of information the reader can glean from the map. Even maps with a narrowly-defined purpose often require the reader to see patterns in large amounts of data. 1357: 474:
Although these are called separate "maps," they should be thought of as single map layers, which may be combined with other thematic or feature layers in a single map composition. A
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school of thought, seeking to improve design standards through increased scientific understanding of how maps are perceived and used, typically based on cognate disciplines such as
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clearly stating the purpose of the map, and making the map easier to understand and use. Therefore, Page layout follows many of the same principles of Composition above, including
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is how well all of the individual elements (map symbols) "look good" together. This generally follows from the above principles, as well as the careful selection of harmonious
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positions of major roads were sometimes moved hundreds of meters from their true location on digital maps at scales of 1:250,000 and 1:625,000 (the generalization technique of
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for Росси́я, but in other cases a system of transliteration or transcription is required. Sometimes multiple transliteration systems exist; for example, the Yemeni city of
833:. For example, a 2mm thick highway symbol on a map at a scale of 1:1,000,000 occupies a space 2 km wide, leaving no room for roadside features. In the late 1980s, the 2059: 370:
advantages and disadvantages. Frequently, the resultant shapes are filled as a choropleth map representing a variable thought to relate in some way to the area variable.
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favoring those that exude a feeling of being "professional," "authoritative," "well-crafted," "clear," or "informative." In 1942, cartographer John K. Wright said,
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thematic maps), explanatory (educating the audience about a specific topic), or even rhetorical (trying to convince the audience to believe or do something).
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The typical map will require data to serve several roles, including information about the primary purpose, as well as supporting background information.
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grid. Some have considered this to be a special type of unclassified isarithmic map, while others consider it to be something fundamentally different.
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features, in some cases on its own without a geometric map symbol (esp. natural features); it plays a role in the gestalt of the map, especially the
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While maps serve a variety of purposes, and come in a variety of styles, most designs share common goals. Some of the most commonly stated include:
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Borden D. Dent, "Visual Organization and Thematic Map Communication," Annals of the Association of American Geographers 62, no. 1 (1972)
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A typical map, whether on paper or on a web page, consists of not only the map image, but also other elements that support the map:
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understanding the various reproduction and distribution technologies help to cater a design to work best for the intended medium.
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Advances in cartographic production technology in the 20th century, especially the advent and widespread availability of color
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and practical function. It shares this dual goal with almost all forms of design; it also shares with other design, especially
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of the symbols and thematic layers on the map are brought together, their interactions have major effects on map reading.
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uses one or more of the methods above to represent two variables simultaneously; three or more variables produce a
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implicit, using universal elements of design, or may be more specific to cartography or even to the map. National
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represents a continuous field as smoothly transitioning color (hue, value, and/or saturation), usually based on a
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a manner in which the percipient (the map reader) acknowledges its purpose in a timely fashion. The principle of
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is required. Some well-known places have well-established names in other languages and writing systems, such as
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A number of composition principles have been studied in cartography. While some of these ideas were posited by
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declares the sources, date, authorship, projection, or other information about the construction of the map.
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A chorochromatic map of world land cover, using hue, value, and saturation to differentiate nominal values
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the days of manual cartography. There is still a general procedure that cartographers generally follow:
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tells the reader what the map is about, including the purpose or theme, and perhaps the region covered.
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In the 21st century it is possible to find a map of virtually anything from the inner workings of the
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property). This symbol would be intuitively understood by many users without any explanation. On a
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3. A critical examination of the factors influencing aesthetic decisions in contemporary mapmaking.
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symbol with no intrinsic meaning, requiring a legend for users to discover the intended meaning.
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school of thought: to determine how to make the most efficient maps as conduits of information.
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CIA map of Iraq, following typical labeling guidelines to maximize legibility and association
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may frames the entire map image, although many maps use negative space to set the map apart
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series, for example, adopt a standardised symbology, which varies from country to country.
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entire world, with extreme variations in the type, degree, and location of distortion.
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or other indication of scale translates between map measurements and real distances.
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of what is intended to be more or less important. Bertin suggested that some of the
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may be included to help explain the map subject or add aesthetic appeal.
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school of thought. Dent's model drew heavily on psychology, especially
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visualizes statistical data of point symbols, often circles, using the
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and knowledge of how maps are used to create a map that has both
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features on the map by name; in addition, it helps to
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the information shown on the map takes up more space
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"The Perception of Maps". 1731:, 3rd Edition, Pearson-Prentice Hall, 2009, p.212 2013: 2011: 2009: 2007: 1698:, 17:4, 279-289, DOI: 10.1559/152304090783805681 1555:"The State of the Art in Map-Like Visualization" 520:There are times when a map could be made, but a 2175:"Using Text on Maps: Typography in Cartography" 1757: 1755: 1668:Westminster Papers in Communication and Culture 1277:of map symbols, such as size, shape, and color. 1148:for that country, while a German map would use 693: 679: 668: 654: 239:North American Cartographic Information Society 118:in the 19th century highlighted by the work of 34:is the process of crafting the appearance of a 1800:The Visual Display of Quantitative Information 1696:Cartography and Geographic Information Systems 1644: 1642: 1640: 1582: 1580: 1397:explains the meaning of the symbols on the map 735:Making a meaningful map is the ultimate goal. 2019:Cartography: Visualization of Geospatial Data 820:A significant part of this transformation is 153:, then a multitude of advances spurred on by 106:. Most map makers served several years as an 8: 1906:. Chicago: The University of Chicago Press. 1741: 1739: 1737: 1160:. Sometimes a name may be disputed, such as 1164:vs. Burma. Further difficulties arise when 1802:, 2nd Edition, Graphics Press, 2001, p.191 1710: 1708: 1706: 1704: 1273:, contrast is created by manipulating the 2135: 2133: 2131: 2088:"Matching the Map Projection to the Need" 1679: 801:The widespread availability of data from 439:as a set of regions of homogeneous value. 291:(a form of isarithm) to visualize terrain 710:Map purpose and selection of information 180:Since the 1950s, a significant focus of 98:From ancient times to the 20th century, 2021:, 2nd Edition, Prentice-Hall, 2003, p.3 1811:Wright, John K., Map Makers are Human, 1718:, 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2009, p.205 1545: 184:as an academic discipline has been the 1729:Thematic Cartography and Visualization 235:International Cartographic Association 146:that few have been able to replicate. 7: 1056:property). This is an example of an 791:Cartographic data and generalization 718:3D cartography of Washington State, 305:; others, such as shaded relief and 2017:Kraak, Menno-Jan, Ferjan Ormeling, 1593:. New York: John Wiley & Sons. 783:Unlike cognate disciplines such as 1478:than any other part of the craft. 14: 1470:, such as balance and the use of 837:'s first digital maps, where the 2114:10.1179/000870409X12488753453453 1934:. 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As late as 1948, 1987:University of Chicago Press 1852:Kent, Alexander J. (2005). 1662:Kent, Alexander J. (2018). 1044:location of a county, with 797:Cartographic generalization 720:Mount Rainier National Park 562:Production and Distribution 538:What medium should be used? 518:Is a map the best solution? 64:, considered the father of 2250: 1839:10.1559/152304076784080276 1371: 1241:Cartographic Communication 1136: 1075: 927: 888: 864: 815:Digital Cartographic Model 794: 621:Cartographic Communication 264: 258: 252: 186:cartographic communication 76: 1955:MacEachren, A.M. (1994). 1827:The American Cartographer 1763:The American Cartographer 1632:Cartographic Perspectives 1472:White space (visual arts) 1374:Page layout (cartography) 765:urban rail and metro maps 556:Design and Implementation 532:What datasets are needed? 298:Terrain/Relief/Topography 16:Process of designing maps 2102:The Cartographic Journal 1981:Monmonier, Mark (1993). 1858:The Cartographic Journal 1747:Principles of Map Design 1078:Typography (cartography) 581:The cartographic process 287:using shaded relief and 92:Russian campaign of 1812 2200:10.1179/caj.1972.9.2.99 2060:"Choosing a projection" 1898:Robinson, A.H. (1982). 1870:10.1179/000870405X61487 1780:www.e-education.psu.edu 1590:Elements of Cartography 1587:Robinson, A.H. (1953). 1559:Computer Graphics Forum 1193:(Peking, Kwangchow) to 1090:features (as in "Jones 1064:Labeling and typography 811:Digital Landscape Model 759:organisations to guide 352:Proportional symbol map 224:starting in the 1960s, 175:Elements of Cartography 1634:, #51 (Spring 2005), 4 1369: 1308:intellectual hierarchy 1214: 1197:(Beijing, Guangzhou). 1073: 925: 922:Biscayne National Park 891:interrupted projection 874:geographic coordinates 862: 859:Equal Earth projection 723: 722:, Pinnacle Peak trail. 707: 684: 672: 663: 582: 421: 292: 95: 79:History of cartography 24: 2145:Semiology of Graphics 2082:Richard E. Dahlberg. 1360: 1208: 1071: 976:Stanley Smith Stevens 919: 856: 732:regarded as useless. 717: 580: 470:or airline route map) 419: 278: 265:Further information: 124:Charles Joseph Minard 90:'s map of Napoleon's 88:Charles Joseph Minard 86: 22: 2188:Cartographic Journal 2173:Jill Saligoe-Simmel, 2156:Guidero, E. 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Index


map
design
aesthetic appeal
graphic design
geography
geographic information science
Arthur H. Robinson
cartography
History of cartography

Charles Joseph Minard
Russian campaign of 1812
cartography
craft or trade
apprentice
Map projection
thematic mapping
Charles Dupin
Charles Joseph Minard
Erwin Raisz
cartograms
Terrain
physiographic maps
Offset printing
World War II
Photolithography
higher education
Arthur H. Robinson
cartography

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