Hierarchic Organisation 3

How can hierarchical organisation be used to organise the map elements?

• Sort through the components of the map to determine the relative importance of each one. Seek then, a visual solution that will cast each component in a manner compatible with its hierarchical position.
• Map objects that are most important are rendered with the greatest contrast to their surroundings. Less important elements are placed lower in the hierarchy by reducing their edge contrasts.
• Mapped objects and their relative importance assume a place in the hierarchy. Although identical objects may vary in relevance, depending on the map on which they are placed.