Choropleth Mapping Choros – place Plethein – to fill Also called area shading Relatively new map style (early 19th Century) Used by census bureau

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Totals Should not be Mapped Figure 6.4 Totals Should not be Mapped

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Figure 6.7 Classed Vs. Unclassed

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Figure 6.11 With other features

Figure 6.12 Dasymetric Mapping

Table 14.6

General Harmony Rules Most people like pure hues and shades Red better than purple Black better than gray Colors on opposite or next to each other on the color wheel harmonize best.