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A map is a simplified graphical representation of a territory with metric properties on a two-dimensional surface that can be flat, spherical or even polyhedral. The metric properties of the map depend on the projection used, and make it possible to take measurements of distances, angles or surfaces on it and its relationship with reality, in some cases applying known coefficients for the correction of measurements.

Initiated with the purpose of knowing the world, and supported firstly by philosophical theories, maps today constitute an important source of information and a great part of human activity is related in one way or another to cartography.

Nowadays, there is still the concern and the need to continue with the never finished cartographic work. The universe in general – and the solar system in particular – will undoubtedly offer new terrain for this work, which has immemorial origins.

The use of techniques based on orthophotography has made it possible not only to know the exact outline of a country, a continent, or the world, but also ethnographic, historical, statistical, hydrographic, orographic, geomorphological, geological, and economic aspects that lead man to a broader knowledge of his environment, of the planet on which he lives.

The history of cartography ranges from the first traces in sand or snow to the use of geodesic, photogrammetric and photo-interpretation techniques. The geometric errors of a map are usually kept below what the human eye can perceive, and it is common to code the limit of human visual perception at 0.2 mm.

The essential issue in mapping is that the graphic expression must be clear without sacrificing accuracy. The map is a document that has to be understood according to the purposes that intervened in its preparation. Every map has a hierarchical order of values, and primary values must be highlighted above secondary values.

In order to meet these requirements, the cartographer can create several “reading planes”. Simplification techniques, based on colours or symbology, should be kept in mind at all times, without losing sight of the fact that in a deeper reading plane detailed informative elements can be obtained. The amount of information must be proportional to the scale. The greater the space devoted to a region, the greater the number of informative elements that can be provided about them.

In short, every map has to include a synthesis of the whole as well as an analytical detail that allows a deeper reading. The level at which these conditions are met will also be the level of cartographic quality of a given map.

Maps

Big Picture Press
Hardcover Book
Mizielinska, Aleksandra (Author)
English (Publication Language)
112 Pages - 10/08/2013 (Publication Date) - Big Picture Press (Publisher)

MAPS.ME — Offline Maps and Navigation

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Arabic (Publication Language)

History of the World Map by Map

Hardcover Book
DK (Author)
English (Publication Language)
440 Pages - 10/23/2018 (Publication Date) - DK (Publisher)

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Rand McNally 2020 Large Scale Road Atlas

Rand McNally (Author)
English (Publication Language)
264 Pages - 04/15/2019 (Publication Date) - Rand McNally (Publisher)

Maps, Navigation & Directions

1. Highly detailed city map with more details than google maps
2. Road map with traffic informations (to avoid to get into a traffic jam)
3. Public transport map with train, bus and subway routes (find the station near to you)
4. Cycling map with bike routes with contour lines (good for your next cycling trip)
5. Walking map with trails (for your next tour)
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All Over the Map: A Cartographic Odyssey

Hardcover Book
Mason, Betsy (Author)
English (Publication Language)
320 Pages - 10/30/2018 (Publication Date) - National Geographic (Publisher)

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