Schematic Hometown Mapping

[rasagy]

Hi everyone,

As discussed, let’s make some schematic maps of our hometowns! You can find the slides from our class here & a video of my Outlier talk on this.

You can see some of the previous schematic map exercises for reference.

You can follow the following steps for your schematic map:

1. Scale, Audience & Purpose
2. Mental model sketch
3. Tracing relevant aspects from OSM
4. Abstraction: Grids & geometric shapes
5. Simplification vs Minimal
6. Elements of the city
7. Visual hierarchy
8. Details: Icons, Typography, Legend, Context

Here are some references to go through:

Schematic Maps:

• Get inspired by the story behind the most iconic schematic map: London Underground Map by Harry Beck.
• A Guardian article featuring animations transforming schematic maps into geographically accurate representations.
• Closer home, have a look at the Isometric & Schematic map of the IIT B by Prof. Mandar Rane.
• Here is the process behind one of my schematic maps: Andamanese Language Map.
• A great collection of schematic maps of most cities around the world created by INAT, like Delhi & Mumbai.

Cartography / Map Design:

• Essays on Digital Cartography by Justin O’Beirne.
• David Rumsey’s huge map collection for some vintage cartography inspiration.
• The Five Elements for forming a mental model of a city, from Kevin Lynch’s book The Image of the City.

Resources:

Maki icon set for using quick icons under CC0 license, do try editing them in the Maki Editor if you want to customize them.

[vijayanand-25]

Vijayanand Banahatti (23D1322)

Step 1] Scale, Audience & Purpose

Medical Care Facility in and around Nagar Road (From Yerwada to Viman Nagar)

Where is the map of? (Scale) My hometown is Pune and I stay on eastern side of Pune from last 20+ years so I selected this area. The area has main highway passing through to Ahmednagar, popularly known as NAGAR RAOD. The area of this map is covering Shastri Nagar, Kalyani Nagar, Viman Nagar and part of Yerawada.

Who is it for? (Audience) people who stay in this part city or travel from outside for the purpose of healthcare treatment, or purchasing medicine etc.

Why would they view it? (Purpose) It will help to locate medical shops, hospitals and clinics quickly for treatment purposes.

Step 2] Mental model sketch

Step 3] Tracing relevant aspects from OSM

OSM map of the pune east side covering Shastri Nagar, Kalyani Nagar, Viman Nagar and part of Yerawada.

Step 3.1] Tracing relevant aspects from OSM

========================= Review on Sept 12, 2024

Based on the review comments, Instead of "Medical Care Facility in and around Nagar Road (From Yerwada to Viman Nagar)" i will now focus only on Hospitals

Updated Scale, Audience & Purpose.

Where is the map of? (Scale) My hometown is Pune and I stay on eastern side of Pune from last 20+ years so I selected this area. The area has main highway passing through to Ahmednagar, popularly known as NAGAR RAOD. The area of this map is covering Shastri Nagar, Kalyani Nagar, Viman Nagar and part of Yerawada.

Who is it for? (Audience) people who stay in this part city or travel from outside for hospital admission.

Why would they view it? (Purpose) It will help to locate hospitals quickly for treatment purposes.

======================================================================== ### Step 3.1] Tracing relevant aspects from OSM After review added important landmarks in this area

Step 4] Abstraction: Grids & geometric shapes

Tried to abstract out the area without using any grid

Tried to superimpose and see if isometric grid 60 degree can be fitting better

### Step 4.1] Abstraction: Grids & geometric shapes Tried to abstract out the area and locations with some modifications

========================= Review on Sept 13, 2024 (Iteration 2)

Based on the review comments, Instead of using isometric grod i tried square grid to show Hospitals in and around Nagar Road (From Yerwada to Viman Nagar)"

Step 4] Abstraction: Grids & geometric shapes

Tried to abstract out the area with square grid

Step 5 and 6] Simplification vs Minimal + Elements of the city

Step 7 and 8] Visual hierarchy and Details: Icons, Typography, Legend, Context

Iteration 1

Iteration 2

Iteration 3

Iteration 4

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Review on Sept 19, 2024 (Final Iteration)

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Based on the final review comments, Hospital names are written on the map itself to avoid legend. Also map area is now covering 80% of the canvas.

PDF Version of the map Ver20.pdf

[Anumeha7]

Anumeha 23m2244 [Step 1] [Step 2] initial sketch [Step 3] [Step 4] [Click to see a high-resolution image]

[saikatb1swas]

The map is of my hometown Barrackpore, a town in Kolkata, focusing on playgrounds in and around the area. The idea sprang from the phrase 'Four Grounds on the Foreground", which had a nice rhyme to it, and because there is a heavy sports culture in the area, specifically football. Teams of kids, teens and adults, represent these grounds, often more than one from each, and compete with each other in tournaments, trying to one-up for street cred and bragging rights. Also, in the evening these grounds become hang-out spots for all, people talk, argue, discuss, smoke cigarettes, and make important life decisions sitting on the ground. These grounds are a part of daily life and significant for the community.

Visual Style: Inspired by the GTA San Andreas Map.

First tracing the map over OSM screenshots and then adding nodes to the traces. It was an idea to keep the nodes in the final design so that their count can be used as markers and people can position themselves using them.

Grid exploration. Whilst abstracting I did not want to change the map a lot, as these areas are very local, people usually walk or are on their bicycles going around, so the bends on the routes function as markers. After trying a bit, figured that I would need a grid that offers quite a bit of freedom, and after experimenting I settled on the hexagonal star-like grid.

The following are screenshots of abstraction on the hexagonal grid and the addition of street node markers. It was quickly evident that keeping the 'road nodes' as markers, was not a good idea as it made the map look cluttered. Moving forward I choose to remove them and only work with the main routes.

Icon explorations and final icons. Inspired by GTA San Andreas map I tried to use a 16x16, but it was becoming a lot of work for the time at hand, so I tried to use an 8x8 grid. It was way too abstract but still managed to make something. Some of the icons that are part of the map are not in an 8x8 grid.

The final map design has lots of encodings of colour, icons, shapes etc, and no legend, it was a design decision. A decision taken as a challenge, to make things as intuitive as possible for an able-bodied individual, using just colours and iconography, without relying on a legend. A disclaimer that the map may allow mistakes and misinterpretations.

....... Uppates_Post feedback_17Sept24: Removed some of the angles, removed dotted lines from highways, spaced out the horizontal strokes of the railway line, removed italics from the title, changed text style for Flyover label

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Final Map

[nachiketnanoty]

The schematic map of Aurangabad, Maharashtra, highlights the 13 surviving gates from the city’s original 52, showcasing its historical identity as the “City of Gates.”

List of Gates:

1. Delhi Gate
2. Rangeen Darwaza
3. kat-Kat Gate
4. Roshan Gate or (Jalna Gate)
5. Barapulla Gate
6. Paithan Gate
7. Khaas Gate
8. Jaffer Gate
9. Quil-e-Ark (Naubat Darwaza)
10. Kaala Gate
11. Mahmud Gate
12. Bhadkal Gate
13. Khizar darwaza or (Haathi Gate) or (Majnu Gate)

Tracing from OSM

Abstraction 1

Abstraction 2

Iteration 1

Final Map

[Sydney1306]

Nitya Vyas 23M2248

[Step 1] What Beginner's Guide to (P)Ace your meals in Indore - A schematic map that highlights the delicacies and must-try food items from the many eating joints, restaurants, stalls and famous streets such as Chhappan (56) Dukaan and Sarafa in Indore, tried and tested by the cartographer.

Why This map will help people differentiate between breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner specialities - with information about portions and how 'full' they might feel after different items, the best times to go and budget information encoded in the map.

Who Tourists, Newcomers and Visitors coming to Indore on recommendations from locals may need this map to survive the food, hopefully, without the coma

[gouraang-gune]

Gouraang Gune - 22B3632

Schematic Hometown Mapping: ARAI Hill

Scale: This map covers all landmarks, roads and popular trails on the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) Hill in Kothrud, Pune.

Audience: Students that live in PGs around the ARAI Hill that love cycling, trekking, and other outdoor activities. Ages 18-24.

Purpose: There are numerous education institutes surrounding ARAI. As such, every year there are new students who shift to these areas for their education. This schematic map will make such students more aware about the green lung of Kothrud and also provide them a place for their outdoor needs.

Step 1: Mental Model

Step 2: Traced from OSM

Step 3: Schematic Map (1/n)

Initial Schematic of ARAI.

Step 3: Schematic Map (2/n)

Added roads, metro and other important landmarks.

Step 3: Schematic Map (3/n)

Made corrections according to feedback.

[TanmayKuwalekar]

Tanmay Kuwalekar 23M2245

Title: Colaba, Fort & Ballard Estate Art Galleries The map focuses on art galleries present in South Bombay region. The area includes Colaba, Fort
& Ballard Estate which includes notable art galleries along with newly established art spaces and 
galleries. The location is where the Kala Ghoda Art Festival takes place and is one of the artistic zones 
of Mumbai.

Audience: Art enthusiasts Art & Design students Art walks Gallery hoppers

Final Submission

[yashrawat458]

Yashwant 23m2254

What A map / guide to Delhi's Modernist Architecture / Buildings.

Why Among all the Mughal ( Pre - colonial ) and British ( Colonial ) buildings in Delhi, the building from Modernist era (Independence to 2000s) are laregely ignored and undocumented. The map will offer a guide to such buildings for the enthusiastic folks.

Who Architects, Students and Tourists

Additional information that i'd like to include in the map -

• Building typology (Public/ private)
• Access to building (Public/ )
• Purpose ( Retained / Repurposed )
• Date/Period (If possible)
• Major transportation points around the sites.

For this, I identified about 45 buildings all around Delhi. These buildings are also poorly documented, making it further difficult to visit them even if one wanted to.

Attached below is a MENTAL MAP that i made. With the spots that i could mark down from my memory. It shows three major areas of Lutyens Delhi - Connaught Place, Rashtrapati Bhawan and India Gate.

With this i started tracing the map of delhi with all the buildings marked on it. ( Marked on Google maps. OSM data used for tracing. )

Initial Tracing

Schematic map - roads only.

Process

Final map as of 15/9/2024

Some early ref. that i can/want to borrow from(?)

[antibodhi]

Sidharth Goutham K 23M2252

Tracing relevant aspects

Streamlining the shapes of roads and landmasses

Aligning and organizing on a grid

Final Map

Kannur, located in the northern Malabar region of Kerala, is celebrated for its diverse culinary traditions. Its famous biryani attracts food lovers from far and wide, and the district also holds historical significance as the birthplace of the first cake made in India. This schematic map highlights the top spots in Kannur city to enjoy both biryani and cakes, offering a guide to the region's most beloved flavors. '2 Mani Biriyani' (2 മണി ബിരിയാണി) answers the question, "Where can I find a good biryani at 2 in the afternoon?"

[hayat-tamboli]

Hayat Tamboli - 23M2249 Where: Solapur City - Maharashtra Who: For people new to Solapur and wish to enjoy a calm weekend with friends The map will cover gardens, lakes, restaurants and cafes, and streets which are delightful to walk on

Tracing crucial roads and streets over a map provided by Mapbox

Hand tracing area around Asra chowk

Started Abstracting

Started using a square grid (45° tilted) and also rotated the map by 45°

Seemed to have some issues with scaling and map size

Zoomed out a bit

and finally

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Icons: Maki Icons Font: Rubik

[TejalK22]

Tejal Kalgutkar 24M2525

Canacona, South Goa - A guide to the perfect workcation in Canacona

The town of canacona, south goa is becoming popular among remote workers and digital nomads as it is less crowded and slower than the North, with all the amenities, recreational spaces and affordable midterm stays.

Scale - Town of Canacona and the surrounding areas (15km - 20km radius) Audience - Remote workers, Digital nomads Purpose - Mapping Work cafes, coworking spaces, leisure spots near the workspaces (Sightseeing, food, activities)

1. Mental Model Sketch

2. Tracing relevant aspects from map

3. Abstraction and rotation: Grids & geometric shapes (WIP

[HarshAgrawal04]

Harsh Agrawal 22b3629

Durga Tekdi - Jogging Trail situated on a Hill

Durga Tekdi is a popular jogging trail and picnic spot, offering scenic views and a variety of attractions. Visitors, especially newcomers or infrequent visitors, may find it challenging to navigate the area and miss many hidden spots or shortcuts.

Mental Model Sketch

OSM for Durga Tekdi

OSM had almost no data about paths and places at Durga Tekdi, so I had to use Google Maps for tracing the route. On Google Maps, however, the contour lines used to represent elevation are slightly more ambiguous than in OSM.

Marked the key locations on the hill that aren't shown on Google Maps.

Traced Map

Rough Abstraction

Final

[Khushboo768]

Khushboo Kumari 23m2251

Final Output

[AnkitaThakur1309]

Ankita Thakur 23M2246 Seul Kadh.pdf

[yashkaranjavkar]

Yash Karanjavkar | 23M2250

Beaches in Mumbai

For a new comer, it's always facinating to visit the coast line of Mumbai where there favourite Bollywood Film was shot. It often becomes difficult to navigate through the chaos and confusing paths to reach these beaches.

List of beaches: Uttan, Gorai, Manori, Aksa. Dana Pani, Erangal, Versova, Juhu, Bandstand (not a beach but is considered by Mumbaikars), Dadar Chowpathy and Girgaon Chowpathy.

Final one

[evana23m2242]

Evana 23m2242

[subirust]

Subir Mondal - 22b3604

Temples in Thrissur

What:

A schematic map of Thrissur's major temples for first-time visitors, featuring key landmarks like bus/railway stations, hotels, hospitals, and convenience stores. The simplified layout will use abstraction to clarify the spatial relationships, making navigation easy and intuitive.

What:

The map aims to offer convenient navigation for first-time travelers exploring Thrissur's temples, while ensuring easy access to essential landmarks and services. By including these locations, it helps visitors:

• Efficiently plan temple visits with knowledge of nearby services
• Reduce confusion in navigating the city's unfamiliar layout.
• Provide a practical guide that balances cultural exploration with convenience, ensuring a stress-free experience.

Who:

The target audience is first-time visitors to Thrissur, especially tourists and pilgrims exploring the city's spiritual heritage. Unfamiliar with the geography, they will benefit from a map that highlights temples while providing essential contextual information like transport hubs and services, ensuring a smooth and convenient travel experience.

Interesting find

different zones for temples, church and mosques

[Adith3608]

Adith M Sajeev - 22B3625

Scale, Audience and Purpose

Where is the map of? A schematic map of Chinnakada Market, Kollam, Kerala, specifically designed to show the layout of one-way and two-way roads.

Who is it for? For people who goes to chinnakada market once in a while or Tourists

Why would they view it? The roads in Chinnakada market are confusing because many of them are one-way, but there are no signs to show this. Drivers often make mistakes, causing traffic jams. The problem gets worse because of pedestrians and parked vehicles crowding the narrow streets.

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1st iteration

2nd Iteration

3rd Iteration

[Yuva306]

[manyawww]

Manya Wahi 22b3618

Street Photography in Old Delhi

What: A detailed schematic map highlighting the best spots for street photography in Old Delhi, including major markets, historical monuments, and gates for the walled city, formerly known as Shahjahanabad.

Who: Designed for aspiring photographers, particularly first-time visitors to Delhi, this map will serve as a comprehensive guide to the iconic locations in Old Delhi where they can capture the authentic charm of "Purani Dilli."

Why: The map will include a range of locations to visit in Old Delhi, helping photographers efficiently plan and navigate their day, ensuring they make the most of the natural light and vibrant atmosphere for their shots.

Adding details:

• Metro stops for ease of navigation
• Changed the representation of gates so that they are no confused with roads
• Added a header inspired by Old Delhi architecture so as to capture it's essence better

[namit900]

Namit Tirkey (23M2256)

The final output

PDF_rncwaterfall.pdf

[Bairipawan]

Pawan Kumar 23m2253

[KeSaanu]

Kyawsaanu Mog | 22B3609

Tripura - Itinerary guide

Final Brochure -

[rudhsy]

Anirudh A | 22B3630

Map of Asramam Urban Park, Kollam

Scale A small-scale map focusing on specific attractions and landmarks within the ground. This would be ideal for visitors who want to explore the ground in detail.

Audience Visitors exploring Kollam for the first time or looking for specific attractions within Asramam Ground. Residents of Kollam who want to discover new areas within the ground or plan outdoor activities. Event organizers: Individuals or groups planning events or gatherings at Ashramam Ground.

Purpose To provide information about the various attractions, facilities, and historical sites within the ground. To showcase the beauty and recreational opportunities of Ashramam Ground, attracting more visitors.

Mental Model

Map

Tracing from OSM Abstraction Abstraction was done in accordance with the mental model.

Used Isometric Grids as it best suited to represent the given map Further Abstraction Adding Colours Elements Adding Elements Final Output

[M4Y4NK-V3RM4]

Mayank - 22B3608

Schematic Hometown Mapping: Dwarka, New Delhi Scale: This map covers hospitals, parks, metro stations and markets of Dwarka Mor, New Delhi.

Audience: People who recently shifted to this famous residential hub of Delhi

Purpose: It aims to make it easier for people who recently navigated to this area, to make it easy to remember and navigate to these essential places

[ArjunC-1]

Arjun-22b3624

A Birdwatcher's Guide to Dehradun- A map of all the best birdwatching locations in and around the city

This map is for both people who are new to the hobby and what to explore their city and for experienced birdwatchers new to the city. I plan to show the roads, the kind of environment(forests, mountains, rivers) and the kinds of birds you could expect to see there.

Step-1 Mental model sketch:

Step-2 Tracing from GMaps:

Since some of the spots are very far apart, the scale of the map is quite large. This means that the map may not be very useful for directions, but good to get an idea of the variety of spots, choose a few and plan an excursion accordingly.

Step-3 Abstraction

I decided to move ahead with the third abstraction i.e. the isometric grid because of its accuracy. It being interesting to look at is a plus point.

Output:

Features such as vegetation (trees, grasses), mountains and water bodies tell the user the environment of each spot on the map. For the visual style, the natural curves of the the rivers were simplified while preserving their meandering nature.

I decided to add the Clock Tower, which is located at the centre of the city, to help users get their bearings. A compass was also added for the same reason.

[pujapdas]

Puja Das M.Des. By Research, 24M2526

[Prateekpal41366]

[Risn7]

Aman Singh 22B3633

[des-gaurav]

Gaurav Bisht 22B3605 Schematic Mapping - final

Icons used - Material Icons (with several customizations)

[aakankshasinghhh]

Aakanksha Singh 22b3621

Topic: Temples in South Kolkata

What? (Scale)

Every year during my summer break, I eagerly look forward to visiting Kolkata, a city I hold close to my heart. Each visit deepens my connection to this vibrant place, with its lively streets, historic charm, and cultural richness. Over the years, we have explored numerous temples throughout the city, each offering a unique glimpse into Kolkata’s spiritual landscape and architectural heritage. This map provides a schematic view of South Kolkata, the area where I stay, highlighting the various temples in this region. These temples, both well-known and hidden gems, reflect the deep-rooted traditions and spiritual depth that make Kolkata such a fascinating city to explore.

Why? (Purpose)

Kolkata is renowned for its rich cultural heritage and numerous religious landmarks, including iconic sites like Kalighat and the Dakshineswar Kali Temple. While these temples are celebrated widely, South Kolkata is also home to many beautiful, lesser-known temples that often go unnoticed. These hidden gems embody unique architectural styles and hold deep cultural significance, deserving far more recognition for their beauty and historical value. Exploring these temples offers a glimpse into the city's vibrant traditions and spiritual diversity that often escape the spotlight.

Who? (Audience)

This map is designed for visitors eager to immerse themselves in the spiritual and cultural essence of Kolkata, particularly the vibrant area of South Kolkata. It’s perfect for those who have a passion for visiting temples and wish to explore beyond the city’s well-known landmarks. As a guide, this map enables visitors to experience the rich heritage and hidden beauty of Kolkata’s temples, providing a deeper understanding of the city’s culture, traditions, and spiritual diversity. Whether you're a devotee or simply intrigued by Kolkata's architectural and cultural legacy, this map will enhance your journey and reveal the lesser-known treasures of South Kolkata.

Mental Model Sketch:

Google map view of South Kolkata:

Tracing Relevant Aspects:

Tracing over the map:

Without locations:

With locations:

Grid used:

Abstraction:

Feedback 1:

1) Decrease the line thickness.
2) Simplify the map further by reducing the number of roads, keeping only the most important and relevant ones.

Iteration 1: Reducing the line thickness

Iteration 2: Reducing the number of roads:

Feedback 2:

Most temples are clustered within a specific area, leaving other regions relatively sparse except for a few well-known landmarks. So, the map can be zoomed in, providing a closer, more detailed view of the temples while incorporating a select number of reference points for orientation. This will ensure a focused perspective on the temples, enhancing clarity and making navigation easier.

Iteration 3:

Feedback 3:

1) Add text/ location names 2) Replace the location icon for temples for a temple icon

Iteration 4:

Final Map:

[prjwl-k]

Prajwal Kulkarni - 23M2247

[kimayaitkarkar]

Kimaya Itkarkar 22b3635 Schematic Hometown Mapping assignment> schematic mapping.pdf

[PriyamKumarDeka]

Priyam Kumar Deka_22b3634 Priyam_22b3634_Map.pdf