Map Journal Entry #3

http://txsdc.utsa.edu/maps/thematic/stmap4.gif

          This map shows the net migration change in the counties of Texas in the years 1980 – 1990 and 1990 – 2000. Legend is the only present element in this map. The definitions in the legend are also not clear and are hard to understand. Mapreaders will have a hard time determining what the mapmaker is trying to point out.

          The divisions on the maps were also not clear, there should be labels on the names of the county since this map shows migration patterns. So for me, this map is not a very good thematic map because maps should be understood and also, maps are only as good as the information it passes to the people and this somehow failed to deliver the information to me well.

Map Journal Entry #2

http://geodepot.statcan.ca/Diss/Maps/ThematicMaps/population/National/pop_chg_3d_colour_e.jpg

          This thematic map shows the population change of the cities in Canada in the years 1996 to 2001. This map uses an unusual projection because the population growth determines the thickness of the area. If an area has a positive change, its thickness is increase upward and it is blue in color, downward and orange if it has a negative change, and flat if the population has no significant change. So with this projection, the thickness is well seen.

          This map has served its purpose of giving the information regarding population change and also, it has the necessary elements for the map readers to easily analyse the information the mapmaker is trying to convey. But I think he should have used a choropleth type of map, since this type of map also shows differences in intensity, by doing so, there will be lesser distortions on the map.

Map Journal Entry #1

http://www.icsm.gov.au/mapping/images/ambis.gif

          Upon searching the net, I came across a thematic map of Australia. This map shows the maritime boundaries of Australia. The map is made simple, and in fact, very simple that it doesn’t have the necessary elements that are needed for the map to be readable or understood. It has no grids and graticules which are needed for determining the coordinates and exact locations. North arrow is also not present which is needed in determining the map’s orientation. Certain elements may not be present in a map but this map shows the maritime boundaries therefore, the elements above are really needed because they are needed for determining the locations.

          So for me, this map did not really served its purpose well because a map is created to inform about certain things and this lacks information.

Plate #5 : Proportional Symbol Map

Plate #8 : Relief Map

Plate #6 : Choropleth Map

Plate #7 : Chart Map