41 Latitude has an elegant discussion of Google Maps and why it sets the bar for readability. Short form: Google Maps uses a range of subtle techniques to improve the readbility of their maps.
Hmm. Yes, well, they draw them up according to the old (and hideously inaccurate) Mercator Projection. I blogged about this recently - have a look at the Gall-Peters projection if you want a real idea of the size of things, rather than a map based upon the need to understand nautical navigation.
Goblins?
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ReplyDeleteHmm. Yes, well, they draw them up according to the old (and hideously inaccurate) Mercator Projection. I blogged about this recently - have a look at the Gall-Peters projection if you want a real idea of the size of things, rather than a map based upon the need to understand nautical navigation.
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