six graphic variables of cartography
DESCRIPTION
This chart illustrates the six graphic variables used in cartography and demonstrates how they differ between point, line, and polygon (area) features for map symbolization.TRANSCRIPT
Six Graphic Variables
By: Dave Melsness
Graphic Variables The six graphic variables displayed below are the cartographer’s key to success. How they are used determines the e�ectiveness of a graphic, or in this case a map, and how easily it is interpreted by the audience. Refer to the chart below and consider the data you wish to display with each before determining which graphic variable and symbolization (point, line, polygon/area) is most suitable.
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Point Line Polygon/Area
Shape
Pa�ern/Texture
Orientation
Value
Color
Size Not E�ective
Ord
ered
Di�
eren
tiat
ed
Not E�ective
Not E�ective
Not E�ective