Map Reading
Scale Bars, Ratios and the Distance Between Two Points
Scale bars and map ratios turn a measured line into ground distance, helping you judge whether a route is a short walk…
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Map Reading
Read symbols, scale, direction and the choices behind a map.
Map Reading
Three Map-Legend Habits That Lead Readers Astray
Map legend habits can distort what a map says. Learn to check symbol meanings, units, and context before drawing…
Our point of view
A map is a view, not the whole place.
We make map choices easier to notice: what is shown, what is simplified and how a reader can make sense of the result.