Thematic Cartography
Introduction to thematic cartography
Design of thematic maps
Basic principles
Building blocks of a thematic map
Thematic content
Base map
Summary
Preliminary decisions and questions for the creation of a thematic map
Transformation of statistical data into thematic maps
Mapping techniques for thematic maps
Self Assessment
Recommended Reading
Glossary
Bibliography
Metadata
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This chapter deals with four basic principles for the design of thematic maps. In addition, the two building blocks of thematic maps, base map and thematic content, are introduced.
Thematic Cartography: Design of thematic maps
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