Communication of map products
Creating maps for analogue or digital publication and use
Essential map elements:
- Title (and subtitle)
- Legend
- Scale
- North point
- Borders and neat lines
- Map symbols
- Place names and labelling
- Date printed
- Indication of data sources and age
- Indication of author(s)
- Any copyright/use restrictions
Basic map layout and balance guidelines (content, structure, detail, hierarchy, etc)
