Map Design

• mémoire - matière potentielle : the map
• expression écrite - matière potentielle : that visual balance results
• leçon - matière potentielle : difficulty
• leçon - matière potentielle : behavior
• expression écrite

1 Map Design Borden D. Dent: Cartography – Thematic Map Design, 5th ed. Chapter 13 Most thematic maps contain these map elements: titles, legends, scales, credits, mapped areas, graticules, borders, symbols, and place names. (See Table 13.1) The task of the designer is to arrange these into a meaningful, aesthetically pleasing design – not an easy task. Table 13.1 typical elements of the thematic map Name of Element Description and Primary Function Title (and subtitle) Usually draws attention by virtue of its dominant size; serves to focus attention on the primary content of the map; may be omitted where

• upper part of a composition
• line contrast
• image space
• visual weight
• contrast
• composition
• balance
• map
• design