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use of north arrows

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?

October 25, 2022October 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

A screenshot of a cartography software package with a map of the United States.

Ten Things to Consider When Making a Map

March 29, 2022September 10, 2011 by Caitlin Dempsey

Here are ten common considerations that all cartographers should incorporate as part of their map making process.

Categories Maps and Cartography Tags cartographic design, cartographic principles, Cartography, color ramping, map labels, map making, use of north arrows, use of scale bars

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