This module focused on exploring triangular irregular networks (TINs) and digital elevation models (DEMs). The project culminated to creating a TIN and a DEM from the same set of points and then comparing the contours created from each. While I see the value and versatility of the using a TIN to quickly symbolize many different aspects of the data quickly, I believe the contours created from the DEM (red) are more accurate than those created using the TIN (black). The TIN contours are restricted to the surfaces of the TIN hence in the final product they appear jagged which lowers their overall accuracy.
This modules lesson topic was the history of cartography and appropriate map design principles. The lab for this module involved looking through many maps to find one well-designed map and one poorly-designed maps in an effort to develop our own individual cartographic design styles that align with the design principles. My two maps and evaluation are as follows. Map Evaluation Template Well-designed map: Synopsis: This map shows the six Wildlife Management Area Game Zones in South Carolina. It can be used Wildlife management professionals or hunters. I think the data to ink ratio has been nearly maximized. The zones being numbered outside the legend is redundant but makes the map easier to read at a glance. There is nothing misleading, the data is substantial, and clutter is minimized to the essentials. For these reasons I think this is a well-designed map. Answer the following questions for the well-designed map: General ▪ ...
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