cartography

Enhancing Shorelines with Vector-Based Coastal Vignettes
Creating coastal vignettes using GIS or mapping software is a cartographic technique that adds depth to open water on a map.
First Thematic Maps
Zachary Forest Johnson provides an overview on Indiemaps.com on the first published instances of each of the six most commonly ...

Basics of a Map
Learn about some basic design and concept elements when making a map.

The Power of Mapping
The real value of GIS come from the ability to integrate spatial information with higher end statistical and analytical processes to derive spatial patterns not readily apparent to the observer.