The Cartographic Conundrum
As a cartographer with an extensive background in topographic mapping I have been trained to produce maps as accurately as I possibly can, but of course a map is only an interpretation and… Continue reading
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Map Symbology
When producing a map it is important to choose mapping symbols that can be easily understood by the map reader. When using colour there are some fairly obvious conventions, particularly for topographic maps,… Continue reading
Map Scale
A map is a representation of a part of the world that is presented at a convenient scale to fit on a piece of paper of a suitable size to be conveniently usable… Continue reading
Mapping Themes
All maps are intended to convey information to the map reader, the theme of the map determines the type of information portrayed. The number of themes that can be portrayed via maps is… Continue reading
Map Projections
Representing the three dimensional world onto a two dimensional piece of paper is achieved through the use of map projections. Projecting the curved surface of the earth onto a flat piece of paper… Continue reading