Abstract
This paper reports on the procedures and problems associated with the development of a digital cartographic data base for the creation of small scale, small size locator maps. These locator maps are used as inserts to accompany thematic and planimetric maps. They are generally very simple outlines of coastlines or political boundaries, but may also contain boxed or shaded areas, graticules, and occasionally, thematic content. Several cartographic data sets were evaluated and three were chosen for use to cover a map scale range of 1 :800 million to 1: 30 million. The data sets were then reviewed and edited. Finally, guidelines were prepared for the use of these data sets in an ARC/INFO environment, with particular emphasis on generalization and smoothing.
Recommended Citation
Mulcahy, Karen R.
(1991)
"The Creation of a Digital Cartographic Data Base for Locator Maps,"
The Geographical Bulletin: Vol. 33:
Iss.
2, Article 5.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/thegeographicalbulletin/vol33/iss2/5
