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Cartographic Data Representation

Basic Work Steps to Communicate Map Information

Step 1: Determine the Purpose for Making the Map

Step 2: Collect Appropriate Data for the Map Purpose

Step 3: Set-up the Map Parameters

Step 4: Building the Map

Step 5: Evaluation and Publication of the Map According the Map Media

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Step 2: Collect Appropriate Data for the Map Purpose

The second work step will consist of the data collection for your map. Spatial data can be collected from primary sources such as field measurements, or from secondary sources like existing GIS datasets. Collection of appropriate data consist of:

Provide the data
Analyze the data
Select the best data

Further information about collecting data can be found in the module Basic Data Capture

Cartographic Data Representation: Map Conception: Step 2: Collect Appropriate Data for the Map Purpose