Symbology Map (Example Map)

This City Explorer map uses symbology very creatively and is a wonderful example how maps making can be artistic.

Proportional Symbol Map

This map was my most favorite map I did. Check out the cows. I made them in illustrator.

Choropleth Maps (Example Map)

Choropleth maps and statistical data are natural partners. When trying to communicate important staistical data, the message can often be lost in a pile of seemingly unrelated numbers. But when that data is shown visibly on a map, the message that a researcher is trying to communicate comes accross crystal clear. This map shows the mortality rate per 100,000 people in 1997.

Natural Break Map (Choropleth Map)

Equal Interval Map (Choropleth Map)

Boundary Maps (Example Map)

The United States Census bureau creates hundreds of different boundry file maps that very often can be downloaded for free. This boundry map is an excellent example of how a well designed map can enhance the data within the map itself.

Boundary Map

Font Maps (Example Map)

Obviously a lot of thought went into the selection, labeling, and font size and selection in creating this map. Despite the labeling of hundreds of objects, the map is uncluttered and looks extremely professional.

Typography