Cartography

  1. Symbolization
    1. Visual Variables
      1. Size
        1. Quantitative Representation
          1. Proportional Scaling
          2. Shape
            1. Qualitative Differentiation
              1. Geometric vs Pictorial
              2. Value (Lightness/Darkness)
                1. Tonal Variation
                  1. Grayscale Representation
                  2. Hue (Color)
                    1. Spectral Variation
                      1. Color Wheel Relationships
                      2. Saturation (Intensity)
                        1. Color Purity
                          1. Intensity Variation
                          2. Orientation
                            1. Directional Indication
                              1. Pattern Rotation
                              2. Texture (Pattern)
                                1. Surface Characteristics
                                  1. Pattern Recognition
                                2. Symbol Design for Data Types
                                  1. Point Symbols
                                    1. Pictorial Symbols
                                      1. Icon Design
                                        1. Cultural Recognition
                                        2. Geometric Symbols
                                          1. Abstract Shapes
                                            1. Mathematical Precision
                                            2. Graduated Symbols
                                              1. Size Variation
                                                1. Proportional Representation
                                              2. Line Symbols
                                                1. Solid and Dashed Lines
                                                  1. Continuity Representation
                                                    1. Pattern Variation
                                                    2. Line Weight and Style
                                                      1. Hierarchy Indication
                                                        1. Feature Classification
                                                        2. Flow Lines
                                                          1. Direction Indication
                                                            1. Volume Representation
                                                          2. Area Symbols (Areal Tints/Fills)
                                                            1. Solid Fills
                                                              1. Uniform Coverage
                                                                1. Color Application
                                                                2. Patterned Fills
                                                                  1. Texture Application
                                                                    1. Pattern Design
                                                                    2. Graduated Fills
                                                                      1. Density Variation
                                                                        1. Intensity Gradation
                                                                    3. Symbolization for Qualitative Data
                                                                      1. Categorical Representation
                                                                        1. Nominal Differentiation
                                                                          1. Visual Distinctiveness
                                                                          2. Symbolization for Quantitative Data
                                                                            1. Proportional Symbols
                                                                              1. Graduated Symbols
                                                                                1. Continuous Representation
                                                                                2. Symbol Legibility and Recognition
                                                                                  1. Minimum Size Requirements
                                                                                    1. Contrast Requirements
                                                                                      1. Cultural Considerations

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