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Topic 6 – Cartographic Composition A – Cartography B – Elements of Map Composition C – Cartographic Elements D – Symbolization Conditions of Usage For personal and classroom use only Excludes any other forms of communication such as conference presentations, published reports and papers. No modification and redistribution permitted Cannot be published, in whole or in part, in any form (printed or electronic) and on any media without consent. Citation Dr. Jean-Paul Rodrigue, Dept. of Economics Geography, Hofstra University. The Purpose of this Course Understand how elements composing a map should be arranged. Know what elements should be placed on a map. Use the appropriate symbolism to represent features correctly. Cartography 1. Maps and their Uses 2. Efficiency and Mapping 3. Cartography and GIS Maps and their Use Mapping is a communication tool Convey a message to a public through a medium. Some forms of communication are better than others. All maps are not equal, even if some are representing the same features. Cartographic quality. Maps are using visual communication tools. Maps and their Use Recording and Storing Information Enterprises and institutions are using maps to store large amounts of information. Location of resources. Location of people. Parcels. Property. Infrastructure. Utilities. Etc… Maps and their Use Analyzing Distributions and Patterns Maps can be used to analyze spatial distributions. Visualization helps conceptualization of patterns and processes. Maps and their Use Presenting andCommunicating Express concepts and ideas that are verbally difficult and complex to portray. Demonstrate. Convince. Persuade. Inform/Misinform. Efficiency and Mapping Cartography Science / art / technique of map production. Uses a set of defined graphical elements to communicate a message. Graphical elements specific to cartography Coordinate systems. Map projections. Scale. Symbolism. Legend Explaining the meaning of graphical symbols. With the large diffusio