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Map analysis

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A map analysis is a study regarding map types, i.e. political maps, military maps, contour lines etc., and the unique physical qualities of a map,[1] i.e. scale, title, legend etc. It is also a way of decoding the message and symbols of the map and placing it within its proper spatial and cultural context, as well as identifying changes in features and landscapes.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Matson, Laura; Deluca, Eric (2017-09-05). "6. Analysis". In Manson, Steven M. (ed.). Mapping, Society, and Technology.
  2. ^ "Step by step map analysis - Mapping History - National Library of Scotland". digital.nls.uk. Retrieved 2024-11-30.