Maps at Varying Resolutions and Scales. Wisconsin Level 1.

Slides:



Advertisements
Similar presentations
TODALSIGS DOGSTAILS ELEMENTS OF A GOOD MAP.
Advertisements

Cartography Expectations Goals Methods. Expectations Professional Quality Maps  Something you would proudly submit at a job in the real world  Visually.
Introduction to Scale Maps and Basic Cartography
Topographic Base Maps Objective – Displays surface features (topography, roads, lakes & river, cultural features) and a grid system (TRS, UTM, Lat/Lon)
Module: Cartography & Visualization Map Design & Layout TEMPUS PROJECT GEM TEMPUS AT-TEMPUS-JPCR Osh Technological University Kochkonbaeva.
The Hidden “C” in GIS – Maps Gone Bad Rod Bassler, GIS Coordinator North Dakota State Water Commission 2004.
The Land Around Us An Introduction to Maps By: Mrs. Miles.
Maps and Globes.
Terms to tackle: Title Compass Rose Scale Legend Locator Map
Map Design Process ‣ Determine the objectives of the map. ‣ Decide on the data layers to be included. ‣ Plan a layout. ‣ Choose colors and symbols. ‣ Create.
Name: ___________________________ Period: _________ Date: _____________________________.
World History/ Geo September 9, 2015 Warm Up: What are maps? Why do we use them? Today’s Objective: Utilize a variety of maps, atlases, and geospatial.
Destroying the ART in CARTOGRAPHY: Mapping DON’TS by Dr. Miriam Helen Hill Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, Alabama.
Map Making Essentials TODALS.
 A. Globe - A scale model of the Earth.  1. Globe vocabulary.
Geography Basics.
Introduction to Cartography What is a Map? One of human communication ways. In which we can transfer data using symbols.
Mapping It Out Grade 2 Social Studies Online. Blueprint Skill Geography Grade 2 Recognize that a map contains elements such as title, scale, symbols,
Geography Skills. Parts of Maps  Title – tells what the map is about  Orientation – compass rose for directions  Date – when was the map created.
Map Title Compass A compass is a tool that helps the user know what direction one is headed. On a map, a compass or a compass rose helps the user locate.
Parts of a Map. Parts of a Map:  Most maps have the following six elements (parts), which help us read and understand what the map is trying to represent.
Parts of a Map.
Parts of a Map. Map Projection A projection is a way of showing the Earth on a flat surface.
Map Essentials.
Map and Globe Terms.
Types of Maps.
Maps. The World Political  Political maps show how people have divided places on the Earth into countries, states, cities.
Map Essentials Coach Novsek.
COMPETENCY:5.00Explain the importance of understanding destinations in the travel, tourism, and recreation industry. OBJECTIVE:5.01Demonstrate the use.
Understanding topographic maps.
The purpose of a map is…..
Lets Make A Map Geography.
Mapping Skills Notes Unit 1. Compass Rose Symbol that shows the cardinal directions and orientation of a map.
Mental Map Any visual image in our brain to help us get around in our environment.
Introduction To Topographical Maps LET II. Introduction Topographic maps show more detail of an area’s natural features. Because of its detail, especially.
UNDERSTANDING DESTINATIONS 5.01 Demonstrate the use of a map.
1 Map elements Attribution (by) Licensees may copy, distribute, display and perform the work and make derivative works based on it only if they give the.
Parts of a Map. o Title o Data frame o Labels o Compass (compass rose) o Legend (Key) o Scale o Colors.
Parts of a Map.
Maps 6.G.2.1 Map Skills.
Topographic Maps Two-dimensional representation of a Three-dimensional surface. Coordinate systems Latitude/Longitude (spherical) Universal Transverse.
Rediscovering Maps DOGSTAILS.
Parts of a Map!
Maps and photos - Chapter 8
Grade 2 Social Studies Online
Title Orientation Author Date Legend Scale
Maps and Mapping Never have so many poor maps been made so quickly
Harry Williams, Cartography
MAP SKILLS UNIT 2: Map skills.
Map Skills.
Elements of a Map DOGSTAILS.
What Are Maps?.
Everything You Need to Know About Maps
Types of Maps Reference Thematic.
Grade 2 Social Studies Online
Parts of Maps.
Grade 2 Social Studies Online
Parts of a Map.
Social Studies Online Introduction
Geography: It’s Nature and Perspectives
B.O.L.T.S.S Mapping Skills.
Grade 2 Social Studies Online
Introduction to Mapping
Elements of a Map.
Ancillary data ‘subordinate’ = Information required to explain the display contents.
Mapping Our World.
Map Essentials And How To Read A Map
Maps.
Title Every map should have a title.
Social Studies Online Introduction
Presentation transcript:

Maps at Varying Resolutions and Scales

Wisconsin Level 1

Wisconsin Level 2

Wisconsin Level 3

USA Level 1

USA Level 3

USA Level 4

USA Level 5

World Level 5

Google Earth

USGS 100K DLG

National Atlas 2M

CIA World Data Bank

North American Atlas

Comparison

Vertices National Atlas 2M

Vertices CIA World Data Bank

Vertices North American Atlas

USGS 100K DLG

National Atlas 2M

CIA World Data Bank

North American Atlas

Comparison

Map Essentials Direction Indicator (True, Magnetic, Grid) Scale (Miles, Meters, Feet) Legend – Title, Purpose – Explain Symbols – Follow Convention Graticule (Latitude-Longitude, UTM) Index map

Map Design Landscape or Portrait? Legibility – Symbol and text size – Avoid clutter – Color Scheme

Good Idea, Bad Design

Why It’s a Bad Map Poor Color Scheme – Okay, it’s putrid Does not distinguish between low incidence and no data No information on number or location of data points

Worst Map Design of All

Feedback: Privacy Policy Feedback
Do Not Sell My Personal Information
About project: SlidePlayer Terms of Service

© 2025 SlidePlayer.com. Inc. All rights reserved.