GIS5007 Module 1: Map Critique
Module 1 covered a brief introduction to Cartography, its history, and map design principles. I grew up Catholic, so hearing about the 20 Tufteisms instantly made me think of this being the Cartographer's 20 Commandments. Haha! Anyways, this week's lab required students to find 2 maps, one deemed well-designed and the other poorly designed, and critique them. I spun around several ideas in my head. At first, I really did want to do a map from my childhood, like something in a video game; however, I couldn't find a decent enough example that I wanted to go through with. The map I chose, which is well-designed, is one that I see quite frequently when I want to go on a nice stroll. And that is Cascades Park in Tallahassee, Florida. Cascades Park in Tallahassee, FL. It features all the points of interest that visitors can visit, as well as amenities, parking, and additional information such as hours of operation and rules. The Cascades Park map above is quite beautiful! I love ...