Types of Map Projections
Map projections play a crucial role in transforming the Earth’s three-dimensional surface into a two-dimensional representation, allowing for the creation of functional and informative maps.
New “Map Projections for Babies” Board Book Helps Encourage Early Communication and Learning
Dan Ford explains how support from the geospatial community will help bring the “Map Projections for Babies” board book to life.
Tissot’s Indicatrix: Measuring Distortion in Map Projections
Tissot’s indicatrix is a mathematical contrivance used in cartography to characterize local distortions in map projections.
Teaching Context When it Comes to Map Projections
Context is needed in teaching about distortion created by different map projections.
Geo Quiz: Which Country is Bigger?
This quiz challenges you to figure out which country is bigger based on a world map using the Mercator map projection.