A Map Maker's Potpourri

Author: Jim Mossman
Organization: Data Deja View

232 South Main Street
Northfield, VT 05663
USA

Phone: 802-485-7542
jmossman@wcvt.com

Mapmaking. Been there and done that? Well, maybe you can get there a different way, use a little different set of tools in the process, and get better results. The goals here are to enthuse and motivate, promote awareness of available resources, challenge perceptions, and if not "break out of the box," perhaps push the walls back a little bit.

This mix of ideas, tips, and examples addresses

- Enhancing shaded relief/3D with color
- Map design problem avoidance and resolution
- Breaking with tradition
- Adding impact to your maps
- Marker design--process and problems