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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 a Map Legend?

What Is a Map Legend?

A map legend is used to define features in a map. Point, line and polygon symbols in a legend key is the driving-force to understand what is found in a map.

Quantile Classification in GIS

Quantile Classification in GIS

Quantile classification divides classes so that the total number of features in each class are approximately the same (which is useful for showing rankings)