Cartographic Technique

Drawing City-Block Style Maps

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City-block style maps (sometimes referred to as “European-style”) are characterized by their use of negative space. Shapes – in the form of city blocks – define the positive space, whereas the road areas are negative space. While Ortelius excels at designing modern style road maps, with connectable tracks and built-in symbols, it also has great tools for creating city-block style maps. Here’s how… Read more »

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Custom Maps From Templates

The Fastest Way to Make a Map

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Identify your regions and territories

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Ortelius® comes packaged with fully editable vector outline maps of the world, continents, regions, and several countries – ready to make your own. Read more »

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