Cartographic essay topic

[Karl G]

Hello guys,

I have a project to write an essay on a cartographic topic and I'm in need of some ideas.
It shouldn't be something general (as cartographic history), but something such as a method of thematic mapping.

Thank you

[Midgardsormr]

Shaded relief, hypsometric tinting, Britain's Ordnance Survey, the United States Geographical Survey, cartographic symbology, the Open Street Map project, modern career paths for cartographers, a biographical summary of an influential cartographer such as John Speed or Gerardus Mercator, rhumb lines, compass and map navigation methods, a comparison of various map projections with use cases.

Hope that helps!

[Jaxilon]

You might look into the mapping project that has been happening recently for the victims in Nepal http://www.cartographersguild.com/sh...ad.php?t=30443.

I only say this because is there a more important reason to make maps than to provide information that saves lives?

[johnvanvliet]

different map projections


something like ??????

" On mapping the Americas in Mercator VS Sinusoidal "
( big difference for how Canada looks )

[Kanny]

Hello guys,

I have a project to write an essay on a cartographic topic and I'm in need of some ideas.
It shouldn't be something general (as cartographic history), but something such as a method of thematic mapping.

Thank you

If you need any help gathering information feel free to send me a message. I work in Cambridge University Library Map Room, so I've got quite a few resources I can draw on if you find yourself stuck.

[sensimelon]

What about something of scale and generalization