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A cropped view of a map with a north arrow in bold black with the letter "N" on top of it. A section of Texas and Louisiana can be seen at the top of the image.

Should You Put a North Arrow on a Map?

March 20, 2023October 24, 2022 by Caitlin Dempsey

Do all maps need a north arrow?

Categories Maps and Cartography Tags cartographic elements, cartographic philosophy, Cartography, map elements, map making, orientation, use of north arrows

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