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 […]

Topography of Australia’s Intertidal Zone Available as Open Data

The National Intertidal Digital Elevation Model (NIDEM) is the first 3D model of Australia’s intertidal zone. It is available for downloading as an open source dataset from Australia’s National Map portal.

Tutorial: Introduction to Geospatial Analysis in R

Watch this tutorial “Introduction to Geospatial Analysis in R” to learn how to import files into R, overlay layers, reduce spatial extent, select and reclassify values, and make a map.

Elements of a Map

Map elements such as the map frame, legend, and north arrow are parts of what create a map.

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