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Ten Things to Consider When Making a Map

Filed in Cartography by Caitlin Dempsey on September 10, 2011 • 0 Comments
Ten Things to Consider When Making a Map

What makes a good map?  When done well, a map is a vehicle for effective communication.  There are many cartographic principles to help guide effective map making.  Below are ten common considerations that all cartographers should incorporate as part of their map making process.  This list isn’t meant to be a comprehensive list but rather [...]

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