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Article: Producing maps with GIS: GIS takes the pain out of map-making.(Spatial Technologies)
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- CADalyst
- Article date:
- October 1, 2004
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Mapping is the visual representation of data, and one of the best ways to link information to a place. Maps may show what everyone expects, or they may reveal patterns and trends in data that are impossible to see any other way. Traditionally, cartographers, geographers, surveyors, planners, and other professionals have created maps, and the process was slow and meticulous. It could literally take months, or even years, to produce high-quality paper maps. Today, GIS programs have made it easier than ever to quickly and affordably generate maps for virtually any project.
The fundamental idea behind GIS programs is to create maps, so it should come as no surprise ...