Module 1 "Bad Map"

I have used so many very poor maps but did not keep any of them. These were usually handouts at tourist spots that offered no information, no help and resulted in total confusion.
I found this example at http://www.xefer.com/2008/04/maps. This map is showing foreclosures in Chicago for two years. It is trying to communicate the change in foreclosures for these two consecutive years. The scale and the symbolism chosen doesn't relay to the audience the data that the map is trying to show. The labeling is the only useful information derived from the map.

Module 1 "Good Map"

This is a map of Williamsburg, VA. We recently traveled there for a short weekend vacation. This map was the easiest to use, it guided us from the hotel to the historic district and then to the outskirts where we went on a Winery tour. I think my most favorite part of the trip!! I remember throwing away many of the other maps that we received because some were missing so much information that we kept getting lost. This map even though it does state not to scale was extremely easy to follow. I think it's simplicity is it's greatest asset.

Mental Mapping Exercise

As with almost everyone else in the class I would like to work in an area with nice weather. I am originally from Indiana, live in Maryland now. I am just tired of cold weather. I lived in Southern California, in the high desert and really enjoyed it. I have two grown children in Indiana, and if they decide to stay there, then I'll probably move closer.