Chronicles the historical development of maps and mapping from the Bronze Age to the present, collecting some 175 maps spanning ten millennia that represent the progress of civilization and technology, from military plans that depict enemy ...
Introduces the fundamental elements of maps, covering such topics as how to find direction and location, map scale, map projection, and how modern technologies have changed the way maps are made and used.
Map Types examines what maps are and how different maps are created and used. The book features beautiful color images, stunning historic and contemporary maps, and easy-to-follow text.