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Map Symbology in Cartography

Map Symbology in Cartography

Map symbology is the symbols, colors, lines, and visual elements on a map. These symbols communicate details about the physical world.

What Is Underground Mapping?

What Is Underground Mapping?

Underground mapping uses a variety of imaging technologies to map subsurface information including oil and gas exploration and utilities.

7 Top UFO Sighting Maps

7 Top UFO Sighting Maps

Trying to spot a UFO? Our list of 7 UFO sighting maps allows you to explore extraterrestrial encounters with unique cosmic cartography.

Dot Maps: Map Design with Dots

Dot Maps: Map Design with Dots

Dot maps use dots to show the density of a particular phenomenon in an area. More dots represent a higher density compared to fewer dots.

What is a Basemap?

What is a Basemap?

A basemap is a fundamental building block of cartography that provides geographical context to the map and other dataset layers above it.