cartographic principles

Maps and Cartography

New Edition of Designing Better Maps: A Guide for GIS Users

January 7, 2016By Caitlin DempseyMaps and Cartography

The second edition of Designing Better Maps: A Guide for GIS Users is now available from Esri Press.

Ten Things to Consider When Making a Map

September 10, 2011By Caitlin DempseyMaps and Cartography

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 […]

GIS and Map Contests Roundup

Current map and GIS related competitions listed in order of the competition deadline.

Mapping Where Norway is Moving

Norway is using Copernicus Sentinel-1 data to detect ground movement across the country.

Elements of a Map

Maps are the primary tools by which spatial relationships are visualized. Maps therefore become important documents. There are several key elements that should be included each time a map is created in order to aid the viewer in understanding the communications of that map and to document the source of […]

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