Map Scale
Originally posted on Geokult:
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…
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
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