GIS Cartography: A Guide to Effective Map Design

GIS professionals often have little understanding of what makes a map informative, elegant, and purposeful. But now they have a resource that offers them the information and examples they need to create appealing high-quality, professional maps. This text provides instructions on where and how to find inspiration for unique maps, and details concerning the placement and visualization of every type of layout element (e.g., north arrows, charts, inset maps).
With hundreds of full-color examples, a complete reference list including high-quality blog links and enjoyable informative text, this book is certain to become a staple in every GIS professional's library.