Cartography

  1. Map Scale
    1. Concept of Scale
      1. Definition of Scale
        1. Importance in Cartography
          1. Scale as Ratio
          2. Representing Scale
            1. Representative Fraction (RF)
              1. Unitless Ratio
                1. Calculation Methods
                2. Verbal Scale
                  1. Written Statements
                    1. Common Expressions
                    2. Bar Scale (Graphic Scale)
                      1. Visual Representation
                        1. Scale Bar Design
                        2. Scale Conversion
                          1. Between Scale Types
                            1. Metric and Imperial Units
                          2. Large Scale vs. Small Scale Maps
                            1. Definitions and Examples
                              1. Applications and Implications
                                1. Detail vs Coverage Trade-offs
                                2. Scale and Level of Detail
                                  1. Generalization and Scale
                                    1. Map Purpose and Scale Selection
                                      1. Multi-scale Mapping
                                      2. Scale Variation on Maps
                                        1. Principal Scale
                                          1. Scale Factor
                                            1. Variable Scale Effects

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                                          7. Generalization