Titre : | Designed Maps : A Sourcebook for GIS Users |
Auteurs : | Cynthia a. Brewer |
Type de document : | Books |
Editeur : | Redlands : ESRI, 2008 |
Article en page(s) : | XI, 170 p. |
ISBN/ISSN/EAN : | 978-1-58948-160-2 |
Langues: | Anglais |
Index. décimale : | 526.0285 |
Tags : | Cartography ; Geographic information systems |
Résumé : | This companion to the highly successful Designing Better Maps offers a graphics-intensive presentation of published maps, providing cartographic examples that GIS users can adapt for their own needs. Each chapter of Designed Maps: A Sourcebook for GIS Users characterizes a common design decision and includes a demonstration map annotated with specific information needed to reproduce the design such as text fonts; sizes and styles; line weights, colors, and patterns; marker symbol fonts, sizes, and colors; and fill colors and patterns. Visual hierarchies and the purpose of each map are considered with the audience in mind, drawing a clear connection between intent and design. Designed Maps also includes a valuable task index that explains what ArcGIS® 9 tools to use for desired cartographic effects. From experienced cartographers to those who make GIS maps only occasionally, all GIS users will find this book to be an indispensable resource. |