Designed Maps is a graphics-intensive presentation of published maps, providing more than 70 cartographic examples that GIS users can adapt for their own needs. Each chapter 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. ""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.
- ISBN13 9781589481602
- Publish Date 1 March 2008
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 27 January 2021
- Publish Country US
- Imprint ESRI Press
- Format Paperback
- Pages 170
- Language English