Download or read book Cartography written by Giles Darkes and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical guide to making better maps, covering the fundamentals of what actually works in map design. Covers the basics from data gathering, map datums and co-ordinate systems through to how maps are made and map design explaining the difference between designing maps for print and maps for the web - all explained in simple terms for the non-expert to understand and apply to their own work. Fully updated with major new sections on thematic mapping and 'the world view', co-ordinate systems, map projections and geographical information systems (GIS).