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    Digital Cartography

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    Dorris Scott, Washington University

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    ISBN 13: 9781941823200

    Publisher: Washington University Libraries

    Language: English

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    Table of Contents

    • Introduction
    • Basemaps and Big Picture Design
    • Lettering and Layouts
    • From Data to Design
    • Color and Choropleth Maps
    • Multivariate and Uncertainty Visualization
    • Conclusion
    • Book Updates

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    About the Book

    Digital Cartography covers foundational cartographic principles that are needed to make effective maps. lt explores such concepts as data, lettering, along with multivariate and uncertainty visualization. By the end of this book, a reader will be able to: (1) Describe how cartographic concepts such generalization, scale and projection will affect mapping products; (2) Identify the medium, purpose, and spatial data requirements to create a map that is appropriate to a specific audience; (3) Evaluate maps produced by peers and various organizations; and (4) Construct maps that effectively use color, font, and other design elements using ArcGIS Pro.

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