thematic map

We'll take a look at thematic maps in the next section.

For thematic maps, the shape of the world is just the beginning.

Thematic maps add information on a specific theme, or subject.

As with other thematic maps, there is no standard for mapping information.

Both map series also served as a basis for thematic mapping.

A thematic map shows geographic information about one or a few focused subjects.

Researchers repeat this process until they are satisfied with the thematic map.

Most thematic maps contain a citation explaining where the information came from.

Who will "read" the thematic map and for what purpose helps define how it should be designed.

To prepare thematic maps on 1:50,000 scale, using aerial photographs.

He was one of the first cartographers who made thematic maps and globes.

The preparation of thematic maps of particular areas continues to be an important activity.

People can also use specialized thematic maps to analyze trends and patterns in all kinds of data.

Cartographers use many methods to create thematic maps, but five techniques are especially noted.

Users can display and overlay the many thematic maps of the Atlas.

It does not directly produce a thematic map.

The results were presented at a one day seminar for planning officials, where the practical value of such thematic maps was demonstrated.

Thematic maps from satellite imagery represent an important source of data, particularly in third-world countries.

Another example of early thematic mapping comes from London physician John Snow.

When designing a thematic map, cartographers must balance a number of factors in order to effectively represent the data.

A thematic map is univariate if the non-location data is all of the same kind.

It mainly contains tables as well as some graphics and thematic maps.

Create and update thematic maps and terrain intelligence reports for the users.

For thematic maps the principle cause of error is the original map document and its conversion to digital form.

An important cartographic element preceding thematic mapping was the development of accurate base maps.