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Important aspects of a map

Making a map measurable andreadable?

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Definition

What is a Map?

Reduced simplified representation of part (or all )ofthe earth showing relative size and position offeatures to some given scale and projection

All types of maps

Plans, Charts, 3D models, globes, animated mapsvirtual worlds etc at any scale

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Cartographic enhancements

Maps require cartographic enhancements tomake them better!

Readable

Measurable

understandable

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Make a map measurable

Show in the margins:

Scale (both numeric and graphic scale)

Orientation

Coordinate systemHeight information

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Graphical and numerical scale

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Map scale

MAP

GROUND

Ground distance

Map scale = Map distance : Ground distance

Map distance

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Orientation

Bearings on the map

Map should always give orientation

North arrow

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Coordinate system

Coordinate system

Show geographical coordinates latitude,longitude(,)

Projected coordinates (E, N)

Show grid in mapped area

Network of lines showing constant rectangular coordinates

Allows for detailed calculation and positioning on the map

Used on large to medium scale maps

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Coordinate system

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Height information

Contours

Spot heights

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Cartographic enhancements

Maps require cartographic enhancements tomake them better!

Readable

Measurable

understandable

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Make a map measurable

Show in the margins:

Scale (both numeric and graphic scale)

Orientation

Coordinate systemHeight information

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Graphical and numerical scale

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Map scale

MAP

GROUND

Ground distance

Map scale = Map distance : Ground distance

Map distance

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Orientation

Bearings on the map

Map should always give orientation

North arrow

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Coordinate system

Coordinate system

Show geographical coordinates latitude,longitude(,)

Projected coordinates (E, N)

Show grid in mapped area

Network of lines showing constant rectangular coordinates

Allows for detailed calculation and positioning on the map

Used on large to medium scale maps

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Coordinate system

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Height information

Contours

Spot heights