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Lesson Navigation IconThematic Cartography

Unit Navigation IconIntroduction to thematic cartography

Unit Navigation IconDesign of thematic maps

Unit Navigation IconPreliminary decisions and questions for the creation of a thematic map

LO Navigation IconChoice of the topic

LO Navigation IconAnalysis and concept

LO Navigation IconScale, format and location

LO Navigation IconChoice of the map projection

LO Navigation IconFrame maps or island maps?

LO Navigation IconSingle-colour or multi-colour maps

LO Navigation IconLabeling

LO Navigation IconDesign and structure of a map

LO Navigation IconSummary

LO Navigation IconRecommended Reading

Unit Navigation IconTransformation of statistical data into thematic maps

Unit Navigation IconMapping techniques for thematic maps

Unit Navigation IconSelf Assessment

Unit Navigation IconRecommended Reading

Unit Navigation IconGlossary

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Summary

A great deal of thematic map creation has to be performed prior to the actual map production process. Clarifications and decisions have to be made concerning the source data, scale, content and design of the map, regarding the map projection and the arrangement of the map itself and its elements. The results of such preliminary works typically are one or more map and layout sketches which can support the actual map production process. If these preliminary works are conducted completely and thoroughly, many surprises during production can be avoided and the efficiency of the work can be increased.

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