Mapping Map Elements

[rasagy]

Let’s start with a map inspiration exercise.

Find an example of a map and make a small map taxonomy chart with examples of key elements, such as:

• Typography (How do labels of country vs city vs river vs forests differ?)
• Color (Land vs Water vs specific regions vs admin boundaries vs transportation or PoI)
• Iconography (Land use, PoI, transportation)
• Patterns or textures
• Any other detail that you notice

For each map, write about:

• link to the map
• the designer/cartographer
• the topic/area the map represents
• the style of map
• what you loved
• what could be better

References

• David Rumsey’s Cartography Archive
• Rasagy’s Map Board on Pinterest
• Example of Map Taxonomy Chart by Nathaniel Slaughter that I showed in class
• Check out the previous editions of this exercise on #76 & #64.

[ipsitaccc]

Map Link

[SamruddhiBulbule]

[tinnicreatesXOXO]

Sanjana Maiti https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/game-of-thrones-map

[Surabhiiy]

It's a map of ancient Egypt, showing the major gods and goddesses and where they were worshipped. It looks like a fun and colorful way to learn about Egyptian mythology

Link to the Map: https://www.pucaprinthouse.com/gods-and-goddesses-of-ancient-egypt

Designer/Cartographer: Neil and Charley of Puca Printhouse.

Topic/Area: This map focuses on the major deities of ancient Egyptian mythology, showcasing their locations of worship and also highlighting some lesser-known figures. It covers the entire geographical area of ancient Egypt, with the Nile River running prominently down the center.

Style: The map has a vibrant and playful hand-drawn style, full of illustrations. Text is used sparingly but effectively, only for god/goddess names.

What I loved: -The playful visuals and vibrant colors bring the map to life, making it visually appealing and engaging for viewers of all ages. Each god and goddess is instantly recognizable. -The map offers valuable information about Egyptian mythology. The placement of deities aligns with their major cult centers.

What could be better: -Name of the cities/areas could be added using a different typeface of font colour to give more information. -A digital version of the map with clickable icons or hover-over text bubbles for additional information and making it even more engaging. This could allow viewers to access deeper information directly on the map.

[andriamarinus]

https://www.davidrumsey.com/luna/servlet/detail/RUMSEY~8~1~356018~90122922:Bacon-s-Chronological-and-Geographi?sort=pub_list_no_initialsort%2Cpub_date%2Cpub_list_no%2Cseries_no&qvq=q:new%20york;sort:pub_list_no_initialsort%2Cpub_date%2Cpub_list_no%2Cseries_no;lc:RUMSEY~8~1&mi=83&trs=16723#

[Meg-exe]

[Eesha-2002]

Link - https://www.atlasofplaces.com/cartography/mount-mckinley/

[gmeenal98]

Link to map - https://www.davidrumsey.com/luna/servlet/s/w9zk3u

[Chinmayk79]

Link - https://www.davidrumsey.com/luna/servlet/detail/RUMSEY~8~1~282739~90055412:Huitieme-Plan-de-Paris%2C-Divise-en-S?sort=pub_list_no%2Cpub_list_no%2Cseries_no%2Cseries_no&qvq=q:pub_list_no%3D%2212038.000%22;sort:pub_list_no%2Cpub_list_no%2Cseries_no%2Cseries_no;lc:RUMSEY~8~1&mi=8&trs=9#

[Meg-exe]

by ARUNIKA

[ipsitaccc]

Anmol's Taxonomy:

Link to map

[arifalimw]

Link: MAP

What I loved: -The illustrations' ability to depict the history and culture of the towns and their people is truly fascinating. -The use of limited colours in the illustrative map creates this visual harmony. -At first glance, the map might seem overwhelming, but when you zoom in it reveals a lot of interesting facts and names of these small towns and places that you otherwise would have missed.

[rasagy]

Thanks for sharing these. Closing now.

[naman-kk]

22b3622 Naman Khurana

map link

Provinces of Bengal, Bahar & C. in 1794 Designer - Andrew Dury

Likes: Detailed, simple, and easy-to-interpret icons, such as those for mountains, forests, and connecting roads, with clear color coding. Improvements: Adding a legend and using slightly darker strokes for the graticules on the map.