Cartographic modeling presentation
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This document discusses the fundamentals of cartographic modeling. It outlines elements that are commonly found on maps like scale, direction, legends and sources. It also discusses elements that are sensitive to context like the title, projection and date. Guiding questions for effective maps include the intent, intended users and access. The document provides resources on topics like map communication, representation, guidelines and more.
![Fundamentals
• Elements that are found on virtually all maps:
– Distance or scale
– Direction
– Legend
– [Sources of information and how processed]
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Cartographic modeling presentation
- 1. Cartographic modeling MyCOE / SERVIR workshop 25-2-2013
- 8. What is a (good) map? • Or, what should a map do? – Communicate – Engage – Report – What else?
- 9. Fundamentals • Elements that are found on virtually all maps: – Distance or scale – Direction – Legend – [Sources of information and how processed] http://www.colorado.edu/geography/gcraft/notes/cartocom/cartocom_f.html
- 10. Fundamentals • Elements that are sensitive to context: – Title – Projection – Cartographer – Date of production http://www.colorado.edu/geography/gcraft/notes/cartocom/cartocom_f.html
- 11. Fundamentals • Elements that are used selectively to assist effective communication: – Neatlines – Locator maps – Inset maps – Index maps http://www.colorado.edu/geography/gcraft/notes/cartocom/cartocom_f.html
- 12. Guiding questions: • What is the motive, intent, or goal of the map?
- 13. Guiding questions: • Who will use it, and where will they access it? http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2012/07/02/crisis-mapping-haiti/uhp2/
- 14. Guiding questions: • Who will use it, and where will they access it? http://poleshift.ning.com
- 15. The role of projection www.coolest-gadgets.com
- 16. The role of projection http://www.treehugger.com/clean-technology/the- true-size-of-africa-continued-the-mercator- wars.html
- 17. Map communication: What’s the message?
- 19. Representation I http://colorbrewer2.org/
- 20. Representation II http://colorbrewer2.org/
- 21. Representation III http://colorbrewer2.org/
- 24. Some guidelines from a trusted source • Lettering – All type should be from common type families (examples: Helvetica, Arial, Times New Roman, etc.). – Type must be sufficiently large to be easily read at final print size; no type smaller than 6 point. – Type placed on screen tints or area patterns must be clearly readable. White type can be used over dark screen tints, and area patterns can be lightened to prevent interference with type. – The International System of Units (metric) should be used; other units may be noted in parentheses http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/authors/raag-graphics-guidelines.pdf
- 25. Some guidelines from a trusted source • Screen tints and patterns – Screen tints and area pattern fills should reflect the importance of graphic elements through visual hierarchy (i.e., more important elements appear more prominently than less important elements). – Typically, graphics should not have more than 6 tints. – Graphic files should be submitted at 600 dpi. http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/authors/raag-graphics-guidelines.pdf
- 26. More resources • http://colorbrewer2.org/ • http://cartographicperspectives.org/index.php /journal • http://www.colorado.edu/geography/gcraft/n otes/cartocom/cartocom_f.html • http://www.cartography2.org/ • http://cartastrophe.wordpress.com/